Ruth Bartlett

Brief Life History of Ruth

When Ruth Bartlett was born on 4 March 1799, in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, her father, Joseph H Bartlett III, was 30 and her mother, Mary Currier, was 28. She married William Moulton on 25 December 1817, in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. She died on 5 June 1884, in Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, at the age of 85, and was buried in Belleville Cemetery, Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Family Time Line

William Moulton
1792–1871
Ruth Bartlett
1799–1884
Marriage: 25 December 1817
William Moulton Jr
1825–1870
Sarah Jane Moulton
1835–1907
Joseph Bartlet Moulton
1839–1915

Sources (21)

  • Ruth Moulton in household of Rufus H. Wigglesworth, "United States Census, 1880"
  • Ruth Bartlet, "Massachusetts, Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  • Ruth Bartlett Moulton, "Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915"

World Events (8)

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.

1803

France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.

1825 · The Crimes Act

The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English and Old French personal name Bertelot, Bartelot (with the Old French double diminutive suffix -elot), a pet form of Bartholomew .

History: This is the name of a well-established New England family. Its members include Josiah Bartlett (1729–95), who was born in Amesbury, MA, and became governor of NH (1790–94). A Richard Bartlet(t) settled in Newbury, MA, in 1635.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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