Brief Life History of Lewis
When Lewis Ransom was born on 20 February 1818, in New Paltz, Ulster, New York, United States, his father, Peleg Ransom, was 24 and his mother, Letitia "Lettie" Jane Lewis, was 21. He lived in Niagara, New York, United States in 1900. He died on 30 May 1905, in Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States, at the age of 87, and was buried in North Ridge Cemetery, North Ridge, Niagara, New York, United States.
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Sources (3)
- Lewis Ransom, "New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956"
- Lewis Ransom, "United States, New York Land Records, 1630-1975"
- Lewis Ransom, "Find A Grave Index"
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World Events (7)
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.
1827 · Slavery Becomes Illegal in New York State
During the years 1799 to 1827, New York went through a period of gradual emancipation. A Gradual Emancipation Law was passed in 1799 which freed slave children born after July 4, 1799. However, they were indentured until 25 years old for women and 28 years old for men. A law passed 1817 which freed slaves born before 1799, yet delayed their emancipation for ten years. All remaining slaves were freed in New York State on July 4, 1827.
1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
Name Meaning
English:
patronymic from the Middle English personal name Rand , a pet form of the personal name Randolf (see Randolph ), + -son.
perhaps a variant of Ramsden .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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