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James was drafted during the American Revolution, but said that he could not leave such a large family. His fifteen year old son Abial volunteered in his place and was accepted. James Chaffee was a farmer.
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1713
| 1713 • Tuscarora War: Fort Neoheroka falls to the Carolina militia, effectively ending the Tuscarora nation's military strength. Two Tuscaroran allies, the Machapunga and Coree tribes, continue offensive actions against North Carolina. |
1737
Jun 16
Age: 24y
marriageBeriah Hayden Woodstock, Connecticut, USA ⇓ Married by John Chandler, Justice of the Peace 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1737 • The oldest existing English language newspaper in the world, The News Letter, is founded in Belfast, Ireland. |
1743
May 6
Age: 30y
birth of childDorothy Chaffee Woodstock, Connecticut, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1743 • Coordinated scientific observations of the transit of Mercury are organized by Joseph-Nicolas Delisle. |
1759
Oct
Age: 46y
eventJames Chaffee of Woodstock and other children of Joseph made an agreement over their father's estate. 1 Source ⇓ |
1799
May 22
Age: 86y
| 1799 • War of the Second Coalition: Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland – Britain and Russia send an expedition to the Batavian Republic. |
1799
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burialWoodstock, Connecticut, USA ⇓ Buried at the Congregational Church Cemetery 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1799 • Federalist James Ross becomes President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate. |