When Phebe K Underhill was born on 20 September 1818, in Flower Hill, North Hempstead, Nassau, New York, United States, her father, William Underhill, was 34 and her mother, Elizabeth Allen Kissam, was 32. She married Elias Henry Van Benschoten on 25 February 1851, in Manhasset, North Hempstead, Nassau, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. She lived in North Hempstead, Queens, New York, United States in 1850. She died on 5 October 1863, at the age of 45, and was buried in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Town of Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, United States.
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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.
During the years 1799 to 1827, New York went through a period of gradual emancipation. A Gradual Emancipation Law was passed in 1799 which freed slave children born after July 4, 1799. However, they were indentured until 25 years old for women and 28 years old for men. A law passed 1817 which freed slaves born before 1799, yet delayed their emancipation for ten years. All remaining slaves were freed in New York State on July 4, 1827.
Convinced that a group of Native American tribes were hostile, The United States formed a frontier militia to stop them in their tracks. Even though Black Hawk was hoping to avoid bloodshed while trying to resettle on tribal land, U.S. officials opened fire on the Native Americans. Black Hawk then responded to this confrontation by successfully attacking the militia at the Battle of Stillman's Run and then left northward. After a few months the militia caught up with Black Hawk and his men and defeated them at the Battle of Wisconsin Heights. While being weakened by hunger, injuries and desertion, Black Hawk and the rest of the many native survivors retreated towards the Mississippi. Unfortunately, Black Hawk and other leaders were later captured when they surrendered to the US forces and were then imprisoned for a year.
English: topographic name for someone who lived below or in the lee of a hill, from Middle English under + hill.
History: John Underhill (c. 1597–1672) was born in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England. His father was a mercenary in the Netherlands, and he himself became a cadet in the Prince of Orange's guards. In 1630 he emigrated to Boston, MA, where he was appointed captain of militia. In 1664–65 he played a significant role in helping to bring the Dutch colony of New Netherland under English control.
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