Rebecca Stinson

Female1800–after 1880

Brief Life History of Rebecca

When Rebecca Stinson was born in 1800, in Chatham, North Carolina, United States, her father, Robert Stinson Sr., was 38 and her mother, Jane R Wilson, was 37. She married Elias Smith on 2 January 1821, in Chatham, North Carolina, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons. She lived in Overton, Tennessee, United States in 1860 and Justice Precinct 3, Hamilton, Texas, United States in 1880. She died after 1880, in Texas, United States.

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Family Time Line

Elias Smith
1796–1860
Rebecca Stinson
1800–1880
Marriage: 2 January 1821
Charles Smith
1821–1902
Mr. Smith
1822–
William Riley Smith
1824–1894

Sources (10)

  • Rebecca Smith in household of Elias Smith, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Rebecca Stinson, "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 "
  • Rebecca Smith in household of Eli Smith, "United States Census, 1850"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    2 January 1821Chatham, North Carolina, United States
  • Children (3)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (6)

    +1 More Child

    World Events (8)

    1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

    Age 0

    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.

    1804 · Walton War

    Age 4

    The Walton War was a border dispute between Georgia and North Carolina, when Georgia established Walton County. The main piece of land being fought over was called the Orphan Strip and was located between North Carolina and Georgia. It started in 1804 and became part of the War of 1812 and lasted until 1818.

    1825 · The Crimes Act

    Age 25

    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: shortened form of Stevenson . Compare Steenson and Stimpson .

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

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