William Underhill

Brief Life History of William

When William Underhill was born in 1798, in Vermont, United States, his father, James Underhill, was 30 and his mother, Deborah Sutherland, was 29. He married Mary Potter about 1819, in Salem, Salem, Washington, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Boston, Boston, Erie, New York, United States in 1875 and Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States in 1880.

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Family Time Line

William Underhill
1798–
Mary Potter
1800–
Marriage: about 1819
Horace Underhill
1820–1878
Jane Permelia Underhill
1822–1868
James Henry Underhill
1824–
Sarah Emily Underhill
1825–1900
Judson Underhill
1827–1882
Charles Underhill
1830–
George A. Underhill
1832–1913
Amanda M. Underhill
1843–
Malvinna M. Underhill
1844–1901

Sources (11)

  • Wm Underhill, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Legacy NFS Source: William Underhill - Government record: birth: about 1798; Vermont, United States
  • Wm. Underhill in entry for Geo A. Underhill, "Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995"

World Events (8)

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.

1812

Established in 1812.

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.

Name Meaning

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.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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