William M Fairchild

Brief Life History of William M

When William M Fairchild was born on 14 October 1799, in New York, United States, his father, Pvt Jesse V Fairchild, was 45 and his mother, Zeruah Doty, was 36. He married Melinda Waters on 1 November 1821, in Hoosick, Rensselaer, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son. He lived in Shaftsbury, Bennington, Vermont, United States in 1850. He died on 17 October 1854, in Hoosick, Rensselaer, New York, United States, at the age of 55, and was buried in Maple Grove New Cemetery, Hoosick Falls, Hoosick, Rensselaer, New York, United States.

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Family Time Line

William M Fairchild
1799–1854
Elizabeth Williams
1800–
Marriage: 28 February 1827
Maria Ann Fairchild
1834–1903
Charlotte M Fairchild
1838–1905

Sources (5)

  • William Fairchild, "United States Census, 1850"
  • William Fairchild in entry for Myra Ann Morse, "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954"
  • William Fairchild in entry for Charlotte M. Fairchild, "Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954"

World Events (8)

1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.

1803

France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.

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 (southern): nickname from Middle English fair child ‘handsome child’ or ‘handsome youth of noble birth’ (see Child ).

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

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