Brief Life History of Widger
Widger was born in 1803, in New York, United States.
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World Events (3)
1803
Age 0
France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.
1803 · The U.S doubles in size
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The United States purchased all the Louisiana territory (828,000 sq. mi) from France, only paying 15 million dollars (A quarter trillion today) for the land. In the purchase, the US obtained the land that makes up 15 US states and 2 Canadian Provinces. The United States originally wanted to purchase of New Orleans and the lands located on the coast around it, but quickly accepted the bargain that Napoleon Bonaparte offered.
1827 · Slavery Becomes Illegal in New York State
Age 24
During the years 1799 to 1827, New York went through a period of gradual emancipation. A Gradual Emancipation Law was passed in 1799 which freed slave children born after July 4, 1799. However, they were indentured until 25 years old for women and 28 years old for men. A law passed 1817 which freed slaves born before 1799, yet delayed their emancipation for ten years. All remaining slaves were freed in New York State on July 4, 1827.
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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