Birth : 18 Aug 1718 Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Death : 3 Mar 1793 Windham, Windham County, Connecticut, USA
Burial : Waddington Cemetery, Waddington, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate : -43.4001830, 172.0424870
Description : Jedediah Elderkin was the eldest son of John Elderkin and Susannah Baker. He was born in Norwich Connecticut. He was a prominent lawyer of Windham and a member of the General Assembly of Conn. for 17 years. He served as a justice of the peace in Windham for 30 years.
Jedediah was an ardent Patriot. During the Revolutionary War he served on the Governor's Safety Committee. At the March Session of the General Assembly (1775) Jedediah was commissioned Colonel of the 5th regiment of Connecticut Militia. He served with honor and bravery during the entire Revolutionary War. His last... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Col Jedediah Elderkin's memorial?

    Col Jedediah Elderkin's memorial is located at: Waddington Cemetery, Waddington, Selwyn District, New Zealand.

  • When did Col Jedediah Elderkin death?

    Col Jedediah Elderkin death on 3 Mar 1793 in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Col Jedediah Elderkin's memorial?

    Latitude: -43.4001830
    Longitude: 172.0424870

Family Members:

Parent

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John Elderkin

(1694 - 1737)

Spouse

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Anne Wood Elderkin

(1721 - 1804)

Siblings

Children

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Alfred Elderkin

(1759 - 1833)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Waddington Cemetery
Waddington, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.4001830, 172.0424870

2. Kimberley Cemetery
Darfield, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.4485800, 172.1208100

3. Kowai Pass Cemetery
Springfield, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.3399830, 171.9334560

4. Trinity Church Columbarium
Darfield, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.4888350, 172.1052750

5. St Joseph's Catholic Cemetery
Darfield, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.4918030, 172.1081060

6. South Malvern Cemetery
Glentunnel, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.4807300, 171.9475200

7. St Johns Churchyard
Hororata, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5189100, 171.9457550

8. Hororata Cemetery
Hororata, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5196600, 171.9461100

9. Greendale Cemetery
Greendale, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5447560, 172.0772460

10. Oxford Cemetery
Oxford, Waimakariri District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.2976980, 172.2000500

11. Kirwee Cemetery
Kirwee, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.4935800, 172.2118100

12. St George's Anglican Churchyard
Kirwee, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.4940826, 172.2182446

13. St Matthew's Churchyard
Courtenay, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.4819060, 172.2792350

14. Glenroy War Memorial
Glenroy, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5199750, 171.8345040

15. Rockwood Station Cemetery
Windwhistle, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.4928406, 171.7730184

16. Halkett Presbyterian Churchyard
Halkett, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5011000, 172.3220900

17. Cust Anglican Cemetery
Cust, Waimakariri District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.3103410, 172.3545810

18. Cust War Memorial
Cust, Waimakariri District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.3114200, 172.3736700

19. Cust-West Eyreton Cemetery
Cust, Waimakariri District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.3183330, 172.3877170

20. St Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery
West Melton, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5261700, 172.3701800

21. Dunsandel Cemetery
Dunsandel, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.6710940, 172.1382620

22. Birch Hill Cemetery
Waimakariri District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.2144910, 172.3319440

23. Weedons Cemetery
Weedons, Selwyn District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.5670010, 172.4015870

24. Barrhill Cemetery
Barrhill, Ashburton District, New Zealand
Coordinate: -43.6756950, 171.8480790