Jonathan W. Sisson

25 July 1800–9 February 1870 (Age 69)
Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States

The Life Summary of Jonathan W.

When Jonathan W. Sisson was born on 25 July 1800, in Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States, his father, George Sion Sisson, was 32 and his mother, Betsey Weldon, was 33. He had at least 1 son and 4 daughters with Martha Champlin. He died on 9 February 1870, in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States, at the age of 69, and was buried in West Mystic, Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Family Time Line

Jonathan W. Sisson
1800–1870
Martha Champlin
1800–1876
Phebe Sisson
1823–1886
Charles C. Sisson
1826–1885
Frances Sisson
1829–1910
Anna M Sisson
1831–1918
Sarah Sisson
1835–

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World Events (8)

1802 · Brass is Discovered
Age 2
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.
1803
Age 3
France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.
1819 · Panic! of 1819
Age 19
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:from the Middle English female personal name Sis(se), Cisse, a pet form of Cecily (see Sisley ) + -son.variant of Syson, a habitational name from Syston (Leicestershire), from a short form of an Old English personal name such as Sigehǣth or Sigefrith + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.

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

Possible Related Names

Sissons
Sissom
Sisley

Sources (9)

  • Jonathan Sisson, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Jonathan in entry for Chas. O. Capt. Sisson, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"
  • Jonathan W Sisson, "Find A Grave Index"

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