Darius Lessey

Brief Life History of Darius

Darius Lessey was born on 9 September 1796, in New Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. He married Sally Benedict on 18 November 1818. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 20 January 1876, in New Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, at the age of 79, and was buried in New Fairfield Cemetery, New Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

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Family Time Line

Darius Lessey
1796–1876
Sally Benedict
1801–1879
Marriage: 18 November 1818
Henry J Lessey
1820–1863
Sarah Lessey
1823–1885
Orin B Lessey
1827–1886
Jane E Lacy
1832–1902
Hendrick Weed Lessey
1835–1908
William Harrison Lessey
1835–1865
Harriet Miranda Lessey
1836–1914
Philander C. Lessey
1840–1891

Sources (14)

  • Darius Lacy, "United States Census, 1820"
  • Darius Lacey, "Connecticut Marriages, 1630-1997"
  • Darius Lessey, "Find A Grave Index"

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.

1802 · Brass is Discovered

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.

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

Norman, English: see Lacey .

Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland © University of the West of England 2016

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