Austin Kilbourn

28 January 1794–20 March 1872 (Age 78)
Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

The Life of Austin

When Austin Kilbourn was born on 28 January 1794, in Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, his father, Joseph Kilbourn, was 28 and his mother, Hannah Sellew, was 24. He lived in Connecticut, United States in 1870. He died on 20 March 1872, in Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, at the age of 78, and was buried in Glastonbury Green Cemetery, Glastonbury, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Family Time Line

Joseph Kilbourn
1765–1851
Hannah Sellew
1769–1826
Austin Kilbourn
1794–1872
Sophronia Kilbourn
1796–1867
Ogden Kilbourn
1798–1871
Eliza Kilbourn
1803–1854
Horace Kilbourn
1809–1867

Parents and Siblings

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World Events (8)

1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

Age 6

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

Age 8

"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."
1819 · Panic! of 1819

Age 25

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Kilburn .

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

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Sources (3)

  • Austin Kilbourn, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Austin Kilborne, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Austin Kilborn, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"

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