Brief Life History of Timothy
When Timothy Olmsted was born on 17 February 1764, in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, his father, Timothy Olmsted, was 31 and his mother, Eunice Flowers, was 21. He married Catherine Griswold on 24 June 1792. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 2 daughters. He died on 6 August 1843, in his hometown, at the age of 79, and was buried in West Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
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Sources (6)
- Timothy, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
- Timothy Olmsted, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"
- Timothy in entry for Edwd. F. Olmsted, "Connecticut, Deaths, 1640-1955"
Spouse and Children
1764–1843 Male
1763–1843 Female
Children (7)
1793–1869 Male
1795–1831 Male
1798–1876 Male
1801–1804 Female
1801–1804 Male
+2 More Children
Parents and Siblings
1732–1817 Male
1742–1815 Female
Siblings (2)
1760–1826 Male
1764–1843 Male
World Events (8)
1776
Age 12
1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold
Age 17
1786 · Shays' Rebellion
Age 22
Name Meaning
English: variant of Olmstead .
History: James Olmsted was one of the founders of Hartford, CT, in 1635 (coming from Cambridge, MA with Thomas Hooker).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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