John Henry Axson

Brief Life History of John Henry

When John Henry Axson was born on 7 July 1797, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States, his father, William Axson, was 59 and his mother, Mary Minott, was 53. He married Sarah Ann Deloach about 1826, in South Carolina, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in Orangeburg, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States for about 10 years. He died on 7 March 1879, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States, at the age of 81, and was buried in Rocky Swamp Southern Methodist Church Cemetery, Neeses, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States.

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Family Time Line

John Henry Axson
1797–1879
Sarah Ann Deloach
1805–1887
Marriage: about 1826
Robert Edward Axson
1829–1862
Axson
Ellen Axson
1830–1830
Thomas DeLoache Axson
1830–1893
William A. Axson
1833–1910
John W. Axson
1835–1912

Sources (4)

  • J H Axson, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Squire John, "Find A Grave Index"
  • John H Axson, "United States Census, 1860"

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.

1819 · Panic! of 1819

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

Name Meaning

English (Lancashire and Cheshire): variant of Axon .

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

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