Brief Life History of Rachel
When Rachel Hodgson was born on 31 December 1827, in Henry, Indiana, United States, her father, John Hodgson, was 34 and her mother, Jane Beals, was 31. She married William Hiatt on 21 December 1843, in Henry, Indiana, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. She lived in Indiana, United States in 1870 and Boone Township, Madison, Indiana, United States in 1880. She died on 2 January 1883, in Madison, Indiana, United States, at the age of 55, and was buried in Forrestville Cemetery, Madison, Indiana, United States.
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- Rachael Rees in household of G W Rees, "United States Census, 1880"
- Rachel Hodgson, "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007"
- Rachel Hodgson Hiatt-Rees, "Find A Grave Index"
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1830 · The Second Great Awakening
Being a second spiritual and religious awakening, like the First Great Awakening, many Churches began to spring up from other denominations. Many people began to rapidly join the Baptist and Methodist congregations. Many converts to these religions believed that the Awakening was the precursor of a new millennial age.
1836 · The Massive Internal Improvements Act
The Massive Internal Improvements Act of 1836 loaned Indiana $10,000,000 to create infrastructure such as canals, railroads, and roads across the state. The act was signed by Whig Governor Noah Noble and passed by the Indiana General Assembly. However, the financial crisis known as the Panic of 1837 thwarted these plans as costs ballooned. Construction on the infrastructure was not completed and the state debt rapidly increased.
1843
Historical Boundaries 1843: Madison, Indiana, United States
Name Meaning
English (northern): from the Middle English personal name Hodge + -son.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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