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1666
birthOn March 6th 1765, her son Thos. Poindexter gave deposition and stated he was then age 60 years. He stated that Thomas Poindexter [his father] had married Sarah Crafford, daughter of David Crafford of New Kent Co. VA. David Crafford had deeded 500 acres to his daughter Sarah on 21 May 1691. She had later intermarried with James Brechin. Have not found the reference for this source, but it appears to be the actual record. In Sarah's will, she mentions lands from her father. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1666 • Apostasy of Sabbatai Zevi in Istanbul. |
1696
Nov 9
Age: 30y
birth of childJohn Poindexter Hanover County, Virginia ⇓ 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1696 • Edward Lloyd (coffeehouse owner) probably begins publication of Lloyd's News, a predecessor of Lloyd's List, in London. |
1751
Jun
Age: 85y
willLouisa County, Virginia, USA ⇓ In her will she names son John Poindexter. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1751 • Battle of Arnee in India (Second Carnatic War): A British East India Company-led force under Robert Clive defeats and routs a much larger Franco-Indian army under the command of Raza Sahib at Arni. |
1753
Mar 23
Age: 87y
deathLouisa County, Virginia, USA ⇓ Date Sarah's will was proved. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1753 • Sweden adopts the Gregorian calendar by skipping the 11 days difference between it and the Julian calendar and letting February 17 be followed directly by March 1. |