Brief Life History of Ann
When Ann Strawn was born on 9 August 1789, in Hancock, Longswamp Township, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States, her father, Abel Strawn, was 24 and her mother, Elizabeth Raudenbush, was 24. She married James Johnson in 1810, in Pennsylvania, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son. She died in 1866, in Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 77, and was buried in Coopersburg, Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States.
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- Ann Strawn Johnson, "Find A Grave Index"
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World Events (8)
1791
Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.
1791 · Whiskey Rebellion Occurs
The Whiskey Rebellion was a protest against taxes on whiskey by farmers and distillers. People were tarred and feathered. They attacked Bower Hill and headed towards Pittsburgh. The militia was sent in to try and stop it. It finally ended with a repeal of the tax.
1812
War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.
Name Meaning
Probably an altered form of Strachan or Straughan ,reflecting the pronunciation.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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