Brief Life History of Jemima
When Jemima Dodge was born on 20 October 1766, in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States, her father, George Dodge, Sr., Rev. War Vet. Sr, was 28 and her mother, Jemima Wise, was 32. She married John True on 30 January 1821, in Pittsfield, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States.
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- Jemima Dodge, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
- Jemima Dodge, "New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947"
- Jemima Dodge, "New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947"
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1776
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold
The capture of Fort Griswold was the final act of treason that Benedict Arnold committed. This would be a British victory. On the American side 85 were killed, 35 wounded and paroled, 28 taken prisoner, 13 escaped, and 1 twelve year old was captured and released.
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
English: from the Middle English personal name Dodge, a pet form of Roger , rhymed with Rodge and Hodge.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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