Brief Life History of Mehitabel
When Mehitabel Widger was born on 19 May 1775, in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States, her father, Samuel Widger, was 29 and her mother, Sarah Smith, was 24. She married Amos Eggleston about 1793, in Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 1 daughter. She died on 9 October 1857, in Esperance, Esperance, Schoharie, New York, United States, at the age of 82, and was buried in Esperance Cemetery, Esperance, Schoharie, New York, United States.
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Sources (3)
- Mahitable Egleston in household of George Egleston, "New York State Census, 1855"
- Mehitable Widger Egelston, "Find A Grave Index"
- Mehittable Eggleston in household of George Eggleston, "United States Census, 1850"
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Children (7)
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World Events (8)
1776
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold
The capture of Fort Griswold was the final act of treason that Benedict Arnold committed. This would be a British victory. On the American side 85 were killed, 35 wounded and paroled, 28 taken prisoner, 13 escaped, and 1 twelve year old was captured and released.
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.
Name Meaning
English (mainly Devon): from the Old English personal nameWihtgār, composed of the elements wiht ‘elf’ +gār ‘spear’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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