Lydia Leavitt

Brief Life History of Lydia

When Lydia Leavitt was born on 7 February 1793, in Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, her father, Joshua Leavitt, was 40 and her mother, Abigail King, was 38. She married Israel Holly King in November 1813. They were the parents of at least 1 son.

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Family Time Line

George Phelps
1795–
Lydia Leavitt
1793–
Marriage: about 1821
George Phelps Jr.
1822–1896
Mary E. Phelps
1824–

Sources (6)

  • Lydia Leavett, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
  • Lydia Leavett in entry for Israel Holley King, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"
  • Lydia in entry for Holly Leavitt King, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"

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World Events (8)

1794 · Creating the Eleventh Amendment

The Eleventh Amendment restricts the ability of any people to start a lawsuit against the states in federal court.

1802 · Brass is Discovered

"In 1802, brass was identified in Waterbury, Connecticut. This gave the city the nickname ""The Brass City."" Brass dominated the city and helped to create the city. The motto of the city is Quid Aere Perennius, which means What is more lasting than brass? in Latin."

1825 · The Crimes Act

The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

Name Meaning

English:

(of Norman origin): nickname from Anglo-Norman French leuet ‘wolf cub’ (see Low 3).

habitational name from any of various places in Normandy called Livet. All are of obscure, presumably Gaulish, etymology.

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

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