Eunice Prichard

Brief Life History of Eunice

When Eunice Prichard was born on 19 January 1795, in Seymour, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, her father, Leverett Pritchard, was 29 and her mother, Charlotte Harger, was 21. She married James Spencer on 4 August 1813, in Seymour, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 1 daughter. She died on 9 April 1874, at the age of 79.

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Family Time Line

James Spencer
1792–1827
Eunice Prichard
1795–1874
Marriage: 4 August 1813
Mary Spencer
1815–
Charles Spencer
1817–1890
Leverett Spencer
1820–1820
James Lawton Spencer
1823–1899

Sources (5)

  • Eunice Radford in household of Horace A Radford, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Eunice in entry for Charlotte M. Lego, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"
  • Eunice Radford in household of Horace A Radford, "United States Census, 1870"

World Events (8)

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.

1802 · Brass is Discovered

"In 1802, brass was identified in Waterbury, Connecticut. This gave the city the nickname ""The Brass City."" Brass dominated the city and helped to create the city. The motto of the city is Quid Aere Perennius, which means What is more lasting than brass? in Latin."

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

Welsh: variant of Pritchard .

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

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