Brief Life History of Adoniram
When Adoniram Bostwick was born on 8 February 1771, in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States, his father, Matthew Bostwick, was 33 and his mother, Rebecca Bostwick, was 29. He married Eleanor Ingersoll on 11 August 1805, in Bainbridge, Bainbridge, Chenango, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 8 April 1838, at the age of 67.
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- Adoniram Bostwick, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
- Adoniram Bostwick, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"
- Adoniram Bostwick, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"
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1776
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold
The capture of Fort Griswold was the final act of treason that Benedict Arnold committed. This would be a British victory. On the American side 85 were killed, 35 wounded and paroled, 28 taken prisoner, 13 escaped, and 1 twelve year old was captured and released.
1789
George Washington elected first president of United States.
Name Meaning
English (Yorkshire): in northwestern England perhaps a variant of Bostock , and in southeastern England a variant of Bastick (see Bostick 1) with rounding of the vowel.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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