Lucy Newsom

Brief Life History of Lucy

When Lucy Newsom was born in 1765, in Southampton, Virginia, United States, her father, Jacob Newsom, was 39 and her mother, Tabitha Gilliam, was 31. She married Thomas Porter on 29 December 1789. They were the parents of at least 2 sons.

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Family Time Line

Thomas Porter
1765–1840
Lucy Newsom
1765–
Marriage: 29 December 1789
Thomas Porter
1790–1860
Charles T. Porter
1804–1860

Sources (4)

  • Lucy Newsum, "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940"
  • Lucy Newtom in entry for Thomas Porter, "Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901"
  • Lucy Newsum in entry for Thomas Porter, "Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901"

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World Events (8)

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

1780 · Richmond Becomes the Capital

On April 18, 1780 Richmond became the capital of Virginia. It was the temporary capital from 1780-1788.

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.

Name Meaning

English: variant of Newsome .

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

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