Brief Life History of Mary
When Mary Mount was born on 8 October 1787, in New York City, New York, United States, her father, Richard Mount, was 38 and her mother, Rachel Rutan, was 40. She had at least 2 sons and 2 daughters with John Ward.
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- Marij Mount, "New York, Births and Christenings, 1640-1962"
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World Events (8)
1788 · The First Presidential Election
The First Presidential election was held in the newly created United States of America. Under the Articles of Confederation, the executive branch of the country was not set up for an individual to help lead the nation. So, under the United States Constitution they position was put in. Because of his prominent roles during the Revolutionary War, George Washington was voted in unanimously as the First President of the United States.
1797 · Albany is Named Capital of New York
Albany became the capital of New York in 1797. Albany is the oldest continuous settlement of the original 13 colonies.
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 (Kent and Lancashire): either a topographic name from Middle English mont, munt ‘mount, hill’, or a habitational name from any of the many minor places so called, such as Mount in Elham (Kent).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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