Brief Life History of Mary Stevens
When Mary Stevens Griswold was born on 30 March 1839, in Newfane, Windham, Vermont, United States, her father, John F Griswold, was 44 and her mother, Sophia C. Miller, was 22. She married Daniel G. Wild on 24 December 1862, in New Hampshire, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son. She lived in Washington, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States for about 10 years. She died on 25 July 1921, in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States, at the age of 82, and was buried in Bernardston, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.
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- Mary Wilds in household of Daniel Wilds, "New York State Census, 1875"
- Mary S. Griswold, "New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947"
- Mary E Wild, "BillionGraves Index"
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1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
1848 · Fire Causes $1.5 Million in Damages
"""A fire in September of 1848 caused an estimated $1.5 million in damages to the city of Brooklyn. The fire consumed """"three churches, the post office, two newspaper offices, and other property."""""""
1861 · The 14th Brooklyn is Known as The Red Legged Devils
The 14th Regiment New York State Militia, or 14th Brooklyn, was constituted on May 13, 1847. The 14th Brooklyn received the nickname “The Red Legged Devils” due to their vibrant red trousers. At the time, most Union regiments wore blue. The volunteer militia, led by Colonel Alfred M. Wood, consisted primarily of abolitionists from Brooklyn. They served between the years of 1861 through 1864 and were known for their grit and determination and never stood down from a fight.
Name Meaning
English (Warwickshire): habitational name from Griswolds Farm in Snitterfield, Warwickshire, which is named with Old English grēosn ‘gravel’ + weald ‘woodland’.
History: Edward Griswold (1607–91) and his family were Puritans who came to the American colonies from Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire, England, on the Mary and John, arriving on 30 May 1630. They settled first in Dorchester, MA, and in 1639 moved to Windsor, VT. Their relative, Matthew Griswold, came to New England in 1639, settling eventually in Lyme, CT.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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