Francis Akeley, Sr.

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Francis Akeley, Sr.

Also Known As: "Eckley"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Death: June 17, 1775 (44-45)
Battle of Bunker Hill (fought on Breed's Hill), Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States (Cause-of-Death: Wounds received during the battle)
Place of Burial: Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of George? Akeley
Husband of Tabitha Akeley
Father of Francis Akeley, Jr., Rev. War veteran; Joseph Akeley, Rev. War veteran; Thomas Akeley; John Akeley; Pvt Samuel Akeley and 4 others

Occupation: Self-employed wheelwright; Patriot; Rev. War Militiaman
Managed by: Private User
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About Francis Akeley, Sr.

Francis participated in the Boston Tea Party in December 1773.

Per family tradition, he died at the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775 (fought on Breed's Hill).

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Francis Akeley, Sr.'s Timeline

1730
1730
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
1751
May 2, 1751
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
1752
June 7, 1752
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
1753
December 9, 1753
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
1755
May 25, 1755
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
1757
September 4, 1757
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
1762
July 17, 1762
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
1769
March 3, 1769
1775
June 17, 1775
Age 45
Battle of Bunker Hill (fought on Breed's Hill), Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States