Eunice (Morgan) King (1769 - 1842)

Born 30 Nov 1769 in Groton, New London, Connecticut Colony [uncertain]

Ancestors

Wife of Paul King — married 17 Jan 1791 in Hartford, Connecticut

Descendants

Died 2 Jul 1842 at age 72 in Watertown, Jefferson County, New York

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Biography

Eunice Morgan was the daughter of Rev. Solomon Morgan and Eunice Avery.^[1][2] She was born 30 November 1769 and died 2 July 1842 in Jefferson, County, New York.^[3][4]

Her parents were both from Groton and likely married in Groton. As the first daughter, Eunice was named after her mother Eunice. As the first child, she was likely born in Groton.

Her father, Solomon Morgan, was a minister; was settled over Nazareth Church at Voluntown in April, 1772; in September, 1783, he was settled over the church at Canterbury.^[2] In April 1798 he was settled as pastor of the church at North Canaan, Conn., where he remained until his death, 3 Sept. 1804, age 59.^[1]

She married Captain Paul King January 17, 1791.^[5] Twelve children are listed in the source.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Updated Morgan genealogy a history of James Morgan of New London, Conn. and his descendants 1607-1997 - Freeman E. Morgan, Jr. 1998 page 56: Children of Rev. Soloman Morgan and Eunice Avery & Litchfield Probate record of Rev. Solomon Morgan listing Eunice as 1st daughter borrow with login at Archive.org
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} The Groton Avery Clan - Elroy McKendree Avery & Catherine Hitchcock Tilden Avery, publ. 1912 - pages 263-264: Eunice Avery married Rev. Solomon Morgan with 9 listed children Archive.org
3. ↑ Genealogical and Biographical History of the King Family compiled by Major Hugh E. King published 1955, page 16 HathiTrust.org
4. ↑ Find A Grave Memorial 79238723 - Eunice Morgan King (1769-1842) Find a Grave Memorial
5. ↑ Genealogical and Biographical History of the King Family compiled by Major Hugh E. King published 1955, page 21 twelve children listed. HathiTrust.org