Brief Life History of Meredith
Meredith Prewitt was born on 27 June 1805, in Kentucky, United States as the son of Joseph Prewitt. He married Martha Drain on 10 August 1829, in Washington, Kentucky, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 1 daughter. He lived in Marion, Kentucky, United States for about 10 years. He died on 18 July 1855, at the age of 50.
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- Meredith Prewitt in household of Unknown, "United States Census (Slave Schedule), 1850 "
- Meredith Prewit, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954"
- Meridith Prewitt in entry for James H. Prewitt, "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1961"
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World Events (8)
1808
Atlantic slave trade abolished.
1812 · Kentucky Bend Created
During the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812, the Kentucky Bend or New Madrid Bend was created. It is located in the southwestern corner of Kentucky on the banks of the Mississippi River.
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 (Warwickshire): diminutive of Prew , Prue or Prow .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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