Brief Life History of Matthew
When Matthew Bostwick was born on 26 August 1737, in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States, his father, John Bostwick, was 22 and his mother, Jemima Canfield, was 32. He married Rebecca Bostwick on 6 November 1766, in New Milford, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 4 daughters. He died in New York, United States.
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- Mathew Bostwick en entrada por Alvin Bostwick, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
- Matthew in entry for Parnel Bostwick, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"
- Matthew Bostwick, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
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1776
New York is the 11th state.
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.
1802 · Brass is Discovered
In 1802, brass was identified in Waterbury, Connecticut. This gave the city the nickname "The Brass City." Brass dominated the city and helped to create the city. The motto of the city is Quid Aere Perennius, which means What is more lasting than brass? in Latin.
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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