Major John Fassett

Brief Life History of John

When Major John Fassett was born on 16 September 1794, in Brooklyn, Windham, Connecticut, United States, his father, Josiah Fassett II, was 33 and his mother, Abigail Stevens, was 23. He married Sally Ann Heverley on 12 February 1818, in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in Windham Township, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, United States for about 30 years. He died on 2 May 1886, in Mehoopany Township, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 91, and was buried in Mehoopany, Mehoopany Township, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Family Time Line

Major John Fassett
1794–1886
Sally Ann Heverley
1797–1873
Marriage: 12 February 1818
Charles Fassett
1819–1895
Lucia Mary Fassett
1820–1900
Caroline Margaret Fassett
1823–1854
Emeline Maria Fassett
1823–1882
John Forbes Fassett
1825–1826
George S. Fassett
1827–1889
Sally Ann Fassett
1829–1925
John Fassett
1832–
Alvah Fassett
1835–1888
Jane Fassett
1839–1839

Sources (7)

  • John Fassett, "United States Census, 1870"
  • John Fassett, "Find A Grave Index"
  • John Frost, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"

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

English: variant of Fawcett .

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

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