Brief Life History of Phoebe
When Phoebe Cool was born on 29 November 1726, in New York City, New York, United States, her father, Hendrick Barent Kool, was 27 and her mother, Femmetje De Foreest, was 31. She married Capt. Abraham Goodwin on 9 May 1747, in New York City, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 5 daughters. She died on 12 November 1788, in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States, at the age of 61, and was buried in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States.
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1776
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1776 · The Battle of Brooklyn, the Largest Battle in the American Revolutionary War
After the British left Boston, George Washington correctly anticipated an invasion of New York City and split forces between Brooklyn and Manhattan. The morning of August 27, 1776, the British advanced toward the marshy American camp. American General, William Alexander, Lord Sterling, led 400 Maryland soldiers against thousands of British troops led by General Charles Cornwallis. The “Maryland 400” were unable to defeat such numbers and surrendered. The British killed and captured over one thousand Americans, however, they failed to capture Washington and his army. Allowing Washington to escape changed the course of American history. After occupying Brooklyn for seven years, the British surrendered in 1783. The Maryland Monument, erected in 1895, now stands in Brooklyn in honor of the “Maryland 400” who fought that day. A quote by George Washington on the monument reads, “Good God! What brave fellows I must this day lose.” The loss of this battle helped win the Revolutionary War.
Name Meaning
Irish and Manx: from Gaelic Mac Dhubhgaill, Manx Mac Dowal ‘son of Dubhgall’ (‘dark stranger’, i.e. Dane). See Irish McCool . Alternatively, a shortened form of Mac (Giolla) Comhghaill ‘son of (the devotee of) Saint Comhghal’. See McCool .
Dutch: variant of Kool or Koel .
Probably an Americanized form of German Kuhl and Kühl (see Kuhl ).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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