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Richard Boots

Richard Boots

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Born 31 JUL 1726 , Bodiam, Sussex
Died OCT 1789 , Ewhurst
Parents James Bootes (Father) Family
Anne Collins (Mother) Family
Marriage Mercy Standen — 17 OCT 1755 at Whatlington Family Page
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of George I
  • Birth
    31 Jul 1726
    Born at Bodiam, Sussex
  • 10 months
    11 Jun 1727
    Accession of George II
    Reigned 1727–1760
  • Age 15
    Aug 1741
    Father James died
  • Age 19
    1745–1746
    Second Jacobite rising
    Ended at Culloden on 16 April 1746.
  • Age 26
    Sep 1752
    Britain adopts the Gregorian calendar
    2 September was followed by 14 September.
  • Age 29
    17 Oct 1755
    Married Mercy Standen at Whatlington
  • Age 29
    1756–1763
    Seven Years' War begins
  • Age 34
    25 Oct 1760
    Accession of George III
    Reigned 1760–1820
  • Age c. 38
    1764
    Hargreaves invents the spinning jenny
  • Age 42
    26 Aug 1768
    Captain Cook sets sail on his first voyage
  • Age 42
    5 Jan 1769
    James Watt patents his improved steam engine
  • Age 48
    1775–1783
    American War of Independence begins
  • Age 53
    4 May 1780
    First Epsom Derby run
    On Epsom Downs, Surrey.
  • Age 62
    14 Jul 1789
    French Revolution begins
  • Age 63
    Oct 1789
    Died at Ewhurst