Brief Life History of Elizabeth
When Elizabeth Bragdon was born on 25 December 1797, in Wells, York, Maine, United States, her father, Capt. Thomas Bragdon, was 32 and her mother, Hipzabath Littlefield, was 32. She married Sheldron Littlefield on 26 August 1820, in Wells, York, Maine, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter. She died on 19 May 1844, at the age of 46, and was buried in Highpine, Wells, York, Maine, United States.
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- Betsy Bragdon, "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900"
- Mrs. Betsey Littlefield, "Maine Marriages, 1771-1907"
- Betsey Littlefield, "Find A Grave Index"
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World Events (8)
1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.
While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.
1804 · Whitehead Light
In 1804, President Thomas Jefferson authorized the creation of a light station on Whitehead Island. The light house went into service by 1807. It is the third-oldest light house in Maine. Whitehead Light still exists as the private property of Pine Island Camp, a non-profit organization.
1812
War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.
Name Meaning
English: most probably a variant of Brogden .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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