Thomas Bristow

Thomas Bristow

Born 16 OCT 1672 , Horsham, Sussex, England
Baptised 26 NOV 1672 , Horsham
Died 13 JUL 1732 , Shipley, Sussex, England
Buried 13 JUL 1732 , Shipley, Sussex
Parents John Bristow (Father) Family
Ann Minsham (Mother) Family
Marriage Elizabeth Slater — 23 MAY 1706 at Shipley, Sussex, England Family Page
Occupation & Residence
Type Date Detail
Residence Shipley, Sussex
Occupation Farmer
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of Charles II
  • Birth
    16 Oct 1672
    Born at Horsham, Sussex, England
  • 1 month
    26 Nov 1672
    Baptised at Horsham
  • Age 2
    21 Jun 1675
    Building of the new St Paul's Cathedral begins
  • Age 12
    6 Feb 1685
    Accession of James II
    Reigned 1685–1688
  • Age 16
    5 Nov 1688
    Glorious Revolution: William of Orange lands at Brixham
  • Age 16
    13 Feb 1689
    William III and Mary II become joint monarchs
    Reigned 1689–1702
  • Age 17
    16 Dec 1689
    Bill of Rights passed
  • Age 21
    27 Jul 1694
    Bank of England founded
  • Age 29
    8 Mar 1702
    Accession of Queen Anne
    Reigned 1702–1714
  • Age c. 31
    1703
    The Great Storm devastates southern England
  • Age c. 32
    1704
    Father John died
  • Age c. 32
    1704
    Mother Ann died
  • Age 33
    23 May 1706
    Married Elizabeth Slater at Shipley, Sussex, England
  • Age 34
    1 May 1707
    Act of Union joins England and Scotland
  • Age 35
    15 Nov 1707
    Daughter Anne born
  • Age 36
    9 Dec 1708
    Son Edward born
  • Age 38
    10 Mar 1711
    Daughter Anne born
  • Age c. 40
    1712
    Newcomen builds the first practical steam engine
  • Age 41
    1 Aug 1714
    Accession of George I
    Reigned 1714–1727
  • Age c. 43
    1715
    Son Thomas born
  • Age 42
    6 Sep 1715
    First Jacobite rising
  • Age c. 48
    1720
    Son John born
  • Age c. 49
    1721
    Robert Walpole becomes the first Prime Minister in all but name
  • Age 54
    11 Jun 1727
    Accession of George II
    Reigned 1727–1760
  • Age 59
    13 Jul 1732
    Died at Shipley, Sussex, England
  • Age 59
    13 Jul 1732
    Buried at Shipley, Sussex