Elizabeth DeWitt

Brief Life History of Elizabeth

When Elizabeth DeWitt was born in 1782, in Hardin, Marshall, Kentucky, United States, her father, Elisha DeWitt, was 22 and her mother, Mary Ann Burchett, was 22. She married John Artman on 24 September 1801, in Hardin, Kentucky, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 7 daughters. She died on 6 July 1847, in Troy Township, Perry, Indiana, United States, at the age of 65.

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Family Time Line

John Artman
1765–1839
Elizabeth DeWitt
1782–1847
Marriage: 24 September 1801
Elisha DeWitt Thomas Artman
about 1803–1850
Mary Artman
about 1803–1877
Margaret Artman
1805–1840
Sally Artman
1827–
Catherine Artman
1808–1860
Thomas Artman
1810–1869
Nancy Artman
1812–
Hannah Artman
1817–1875
Permelia Ann Artman
1817–1880
Abel Artman
1819–1839
James R Artman
1825–

Sources (2)

  • Betsy Dewitt, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954"
  • Geneanet Community Trees Index

World Events (8)

1783 · A Free America

The Revolutionary War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris which gave the new nation boundries on which they could expand and trade with other countries without any problems.

1792 · Becomes the 15th State

On June 1, 1792, Kentucky became the 15th state. It was the first state west of the Appalachian Mountains

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.

Name Meaning

Dutch: nickname denoting someone with white or very fair hair, or an exceptionally pale complexion, from Middle Dutch witte + the definite article de.

Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland © University of the West of England 2016

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