Brief Life History of Jethro
Jethro Andrus was born in 1800, in Sharon, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States. He died on 20 February 1845, at the age of 45.
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- Jethro Andrews, "Find a Grave Index"
- Jethro Andrews, "Connecticut, Charles R. Hale Collection, Vital Records, 1640-1955"
- Jethro Andrews, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"
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World Events (3)
1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.
While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.
1802 · Brass is Discovered
"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."
1803
France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.
Name Meaning
English: variant of Andrews .
History: William Andrus came to Boston in 1635 and moved to New Haven in 1639, where he died in 1676.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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