Anna Dodge Kissam

Brief Life History of Anna Dodge

When Anna Dodge Kissam was born about 1837, in Huntington, Huntington, Suffolk, New York, United States, her father, Samuel Kissam, was 42 and her mother, Elizabeth Adams, was 39. She had at least 1 son with Captain Francis Samuel Brown. She lived in Plymouth, Washington, North Carolina, United States in 1850 and Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States in 1860. She died on 15 May 1864, at the age of 28, and was buried in Hackensack, Bergen, New Jersey, United States.

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Family Time Line

Captain Francis Samuel Brown
1840–1901
Anna Dodge Kissam
1837–1864
Francis Kissam Brown
1864–1929

Sources (6)

  • Anna D Kissam 12 in household in NC of father Saml Kissam, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Anna Dodge Kissam son Francis Brown marries Kate Oakley, "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940"
  • Anna D. Kissam Brown, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (6)

1844

The 1844 revision of the New Jersey State Constitution made some significant changes. Suffrage rights were revoked from women and non-whites, meaning that only white men could vote. A separation of powers was established between executive, legislative, and judicial branches. A new bill of rights was provided, and the state now had the right to elect the governor.

1846

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

1848 · Fire Causes $1.5 Million in Damages

"""A fire in September of 1848 caused an estimated $1.5 million in damages to the city of Brooklyn. The fire consumed """"three churches, the post office, two newspaper offices, and other property."""""""

Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of Irish Kissane .

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

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