William Newell

Brief Life History of William

William Newell was born from 10 February 1760 to 10 February 1770, in North Carolina, British Colonial America as the son of John Newell and Lucy Hyde. He married Nancy Moody on 29 May 1788, in Warren, North Carolina, United States. He lived in Warren, North Carolina, United States in 1810 and Montgomery, Tennessee, United States for about 20 years. He died on 18 November 1844.

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William Newell
1760–1844
Anna Elizabeth Koen
1799–1861
Marriage: 12 May 1841

Sources (12)

  • William Newel, "United States Census, 1810"
  • William Newell, "Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950"
  • Newell, John, -a. 1795. Last Will and Testament (Warren County, North Carolina. County Clerk. Wills and Estate Papers. Will Book 8, p. 238-243)

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World Events (8)

1767 · Tryon Palace

Built on August 26, 1767, the Tryon Palace became the capitol building for North Carolina. The building was named after William Tryon a British officer and colonial official.

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

1783 · A Free America

The Revolutionary War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris which gave the new nation boundries on which they could expand and trade with other countries without any problems.

Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Neville .

English: variant of Noel .

English: variant of Newhall .

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

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