Nathaniel Spencer
1740–
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
The Life Summary of Nathaniel
When Nathaniel Spencer was born in 1740, his father, Caleb Spencer, was 31 and his mother, Sarah Hopkins, was 29.
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Family Time Line
Caleb Spencer
1709–1789
Sarah Hopkins
1711–1785
Huldah Spencer
1733–1759
Caleb Spencer
1735–1816
Ashbel Spencer
1737–1808
Nathaniel Spencer
1740–
Sarah SPENCER
1742–
Timothy Spencer
1745–1749
Timothy Spencer
1749–1793
Parents and Siblings
1709–1789Male
1711–1785Female
Siblings
(7)
1733–1759Female
1735–1816Male
1737–1808Male
1740–Male
1742–Female
+2 More Children
World Events (6)
1776
Age 36
1776
Age 36
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold
Age 41
1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold
Age 41
The capture of Fort Griswold was the final act of treason that Benedict Arnold committed. This would be a British victory. On the American side 85 were killed, 35 wounded and paroled, 28 taken prisoner, 13 escaped, and 1 twelve year old was captured and released.
1802 · Brass is Discovered
Age 62
1802 · Brass is Discovered
Age 62
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.
Name Meaning
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): occupational name for someone who dispensed provisions or money, from Middle English spenser(e), spencer(e) ‘household steward, butler, almoner’ (Anglo-Norman French espenser, Old French despensier). Compare Spence and Spender . There is some dispute about the origins of the Spencer family, whose most famous member in recent times was the late Princess of Wales, born Lady Diana Spencer (1961–97). Some sources say that they are descended from William the Conqueror's steward, Robert Despencer. What is clear is that by the 15th century they had become prosperous from sheep farming in Northamptonshire. Robert Spencer (died 1627) was said to be the wealthiest man in England. Their titles have included Earls of Sunderland and Earls Spencer; and through the female line the 5th Earl of Sunderland also became Duke of Marlborough in 1733. This connection was the result of the marriage, in 1700, of the 3rd Duke of Sunderland to the daughter of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. The youngest son of this union, John Spencer (1708–46), was the father of the 1st Earl Spencer (1734–83).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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