Edward W Sullivan

Brief Life History of Edward W

Edward W Sullivan was born in 1813, in Smith, Henderson, Tennessee, United States as the son of Nancy White. He married Delila Cannon in 1853, in Overton, Tennessee, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. He died before 1867, in Overton, Tennessee, United States.

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Family Time Line

Edward W Sullivan
1813–before 1867
Delila Cannon
1826–1894
Catherine Sullivan
1848–
Wily Sullivan
1854–
Gustavus Sullivan
1861–
John Sullivan
1864–
Nancy Sullivan
1856–
William B. Sullivan
1859–

Sources (3)

  • Edward Sullivan in household of Nancy Sullivan, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Edward W Sullivan - Government record: male
  • E W Sullivan, "United States Census, 1860"

World Events (3)

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. 

1820 · Making States Equal

The Missouri Compromise helped provide the entrance of Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state into the United States. As part of the compromise, slavery was prohibited north of the 36°30′ parallel, excluding Missouri.

1835 · The Hermitage is Built

The Hermitage located in Nashville, Tennessee was a plantation owned by President Andrew Jackson from 1804 until his death there in 1845. The Hermitage is now a museum.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Liam, Donal, James Patrick, Michael Patrick, Aileen, Brigid, Paddy, Siobhan, John Patrick, Kevin Patrick, Parnell.

Irish (Cork and Kerry): shortened form of O'Sullivan .

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

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