Waterman Bartlett

Brief Life History of Waterman

When Waterman Bartlett was born on 20 February 1799, in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States, his father, Daniel Bartlett, was 44 and his mother, Deborah Ferguson, was 35. He married Melinda E. Bardwell on 24 April 1822, in Whately, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States for about 10 years. He died on 13 January 1855, in Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States, at the age of 55.

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Waterman Bartlett
1799–1855
Melinda E. Bardwell
1795–
Marriage: 24 April 1822
Elizabeth Hannah Bartlett
1822–
Elvira Milinda Bartlett
1825–1886
Alonzo Waterman Bartlett
1827–1828
Alonzo Waterman Bartlett
1829–1909
Maria D. Bartlett
1831–
Sarah L. Bartlett
1833–1844
William Moses Bartlett Sr.
1839–1919

Sources (33)

  • Watterman Bartlett, "United States Census, 1840"
  • Waterman Bartlett, "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  • Waterma Bartlet, "Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915"

World Events (7)

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.

1803

France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.

1819 · Panic! of 1819

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English and Old French personal name Bertelot, Bartelot (with the Old French double diminutive suffix -elot), a pet form of Bartholomew .

History: This is the name of a well-established New England family. Its members include Josiah Bartlett (1729–95), who was born in Amesbury, MA, and became governor of NH (1790–94). A Richard Bartlet(t) settled in Newbury, MA, in 1635.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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