Brief Life History of Sarah
Sarah Prevo was born on 15 April 1811, in Lee, Virginia, United States. She married John Rivers on 30 September 1838, in Fountain, Indiana, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. She lived in Cain Township, Fountain, Indiana, United States for about 20 years.
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Sources (6)
- Sarah Rivers in household of John Rivers, "United States Census, 1850"
- Sarah Prevo, "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007"
- Sarah T. Prevo Rivers, "Find A Grave Index"
Spouse and Children
World Events (8)
1812
War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.
1826
Historical Information 1826: Fountain, Indiana, United States
1844 · Lumpkin's Jail
In 1844 when Robert Lumpkin bought land in Virginia, this would be the spot of the Infamous Slave Jail (or Lumpkin’s Jail). The slaves would be brought here during the slave trade until they were sold. Lumpkin had purchased the land for his own slave business.
Name Meaning
English (Devon; of French origin): variant of Prevost . This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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