Harriet was born about 1780, in Louisiana, United States. She married Charles Whitson about 1799. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter.
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Serving the newly created United States of America as the first constitution, the Articles of Confederation were an agreement among the 13 original states preserving the independence and sovereignty of the states. But with a limited central government, the Constitutional Convention came together to replace the Articles of Confederation with a more established Constitution and central government on where the states can be represented and voice their concerns and comments to build up the nation.
Louisiana was divided into 19 parishes (rather than counties or boroughs) on March 31, 1807. Currently, there are 64 parishes in Louisiana.
War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.
Anglicized form of French Henriette, a feminine diminutive of Henry (French Henri) coined in the 17th century. It was quite common in England in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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