Brief Life History of Lois
When Lois Bigelow was born in 1797, in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States, her father, Ira Bigelow, was 34 and her mother, Rachel Allen, was 32. She married Heber Gilbert Seekins Sr in 1816, in Bethany, Genesee, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 5 daughters. She died on 29 August 1836, in Elyria, Lorain, Ohio, United States, at the age of 39.
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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.
1802 · Brass is Discovered
"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."
1808
Atlantic slave trade abolished.
Name Meaning
English or Irish: perhaps a variant of English Bigley or Irish Begley .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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