Matthew M Pridgen

Brief Life History of Matthew M

When Matthew M Pridgen was born on 15 December 1765, in New Hanover, North Carolina, United States, his father, Matthew Pridgen, was 59 and his mother, Sarah Elizabeth Taylor, was 34. He married Hannah Harriet Anders on 13 September 1818, in Bladen, North Carolina, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Bladen, North Carolina, United States for about 73 years. He died on 19 October 1820, at the age of 54.

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Family Time Line

Matthew M Pridgen
1765–1820
Hannah Harriet Anders
1776–1858
Marriage: 13 September 1818
Stephen William Pridgen Sr
1794–1853
Luke Pridgen
1810–
Timothy Pridgen
1797–1851
Matthew Pridgen
1799–
Evan E. Pridgen
1801–
Evan Elle Pridgen
1801–
Catherine Pridgen
1802–
Elizabeth Pridgen
1805–1864
Jane Pridgen
1808–1875

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    World Events (8)

    1776

    Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

    1776

    North Carolina is the 12th state.

    1781 · The First Constitution

    Serving the newly created United States of America as the first constitution, the Articles of Confederation were an agreement among the 13 original states preserving the independence and sovereignty of the states. But with a limited central government, the Constitutional Convention came together to replace the Articles of Confederation with a more established Constitution and central government on where the states can be represented and voice their concerns and comments to build up the nation.

    Name Meaning

    English (East Yorkshire): nickname, perhaps from Old French preu(x) Jehan ‘prudent, noble, brave John’.

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

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