Maj. Gen. Zachariah Huntington, Sr.

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Maj. Gen. Zachariah Huntington, Sr.

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States
Death: June 23, 1850 (85)
Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States
Place of Burial: Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Major General Jabez Huntington and Hannah Huntington, Rev. War Marton
Husband of Hannah Huntington
Father of Thomas Mumford Huntington; Jabez W. Huntington, U.S. Senator; Zachariah Huntington, Jr. and Elizabeth Mary Huntington
Brother of Col. Joshua Huntington, Rev. War Vet.; Brig. Gen. Ebenezer Huntington; Elizabeth Chester (Huntington); Hannah Huntington and Mary Strong
Half brother of Bvt Major General Jedediah Huntington; Com. Andrew Huntington, Rev. War Vet. and Elizabeth Huntington

Occupation: merchant, army officer
Managed by: Lori Lynn Wilke
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About Maj. Gen. Zachariah Huntington, Sr.

Maj. Gen. Zachariah Huntington

  • BIRTH 2 Nov 1764 Norwichtown, New London County, Connecticut, USA
  • DEATH 23 Jun 1850 (aged 85) Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, USA
  • BURIAL Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, USA
  • MEMORIAL ID 128106913 Pictures added by Dave

Zachariah Huntington was born November 2, 1764, in Norwich, CT and married March 23, 1786, Hannah Mumford. He was a merchant, and a man of distinction. In military life he attained the rank of major general. For a beautiful tribute to his personal character see Mrs. Sigourney's reminiscences in the Memoir of 1863. His will made a certain provision for "my nieces, the daughters of my brother Ebenezer." He died June 23, 1850.

Parents
Gen. Jabez Huntington 1719–1786
Hannah Williams Huntington 1726–1807

Siblings
Col. Joshua Huntingtonn1751–1821
Hannah Huntington 1753–1761
Gen. Ebenezer Huntington 1754–1834
Elizabeth Huntington Chester 1757–1834
Mary Huntington Strong 1760–1840

Half Siblings
Gen Jedediah Huntington 1743–1818
Gen Jedidiah Huntington 1743–1818
Andrew Huntington 1745–1824

Spouse
Hannah Mumford 1767-1823 m 3/23/1786 in Norwich, New London County, CT

Children
Thomas Mumford Huntington 1786–1851
Jabez Williams Huntington 1788–1847

References

1. https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Huntington-1393

2. https://sites.rootsmagic.com/AtwoodFamily/individual.php?p=169639

3. https:/www.findagrave.com/memorial/128106913/zachariah-huntington

4. https://familypedia.fandom.com/wiki/Zachariah_Huntington_(1764-1850)

5. Huntington Family Association. The Huntington Family in America: A Genealogical Memoir of the Known Descendants of Simon Huntington from 1633 to 1915, Including Those who Have Retained the Family Name, and Many Bearing Other Surnames. Hartford, Connecticut: Huntington Family Association, 1915. p. 526

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Maj. Gen. Zachariah Huntington, Sr.'s Timeline

1764
November 2, 1764
Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States
1786
December 28, 1786
Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States
1788
November 8, 1788
Norwich, CT, United States
1850
June 23, 1850
Age 85
Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States
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Old Norwichtown Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States