Brief Life History of Ransom
Ransom Curtis was born in 1798, in Nelson, Madison, New York, United States. He married Aurilla Billings about 1823, in Nelson, Nelson, Madison, New York, United States.
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Family Time Line
Ransom Curtis
1798–
Aurilla Billings
1808–1864
Marriage: about 1823
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Spouse and Children
1798– Male
1808–1864 Female
Marriage
about 1823Nelson, Nelson, Madison, New York, United States
World Events (3)
1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.
Age 2
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.
1803
Age 5
France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.
1806
Age 8
Historical Boundaries: 1806: Madison, New York, United States
Name Meaning
English: nickname for a refined person, sometimes perhaps given ironically, from Middle English, Old French courteis, courtois, curtis ‘courtly, refined, urbane’ (derivative of Old French court; see Court 1).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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