Abigail Foote

Brief Life History of Abigail

When Abigail Foote was born on 26 June 1798, in Westchester, Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States, her father, Nathaniel Foote VI, was 56 and her mother, Abigail Foote, was 41. She married Alfred Isham Loomis on 6 April 1826, in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 3 daughters. She lived in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States for about 30 years. She died on 8 June 1899, in East Hampton, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States, at the age of 100, and was buried in Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery, Millboro, Bath, Virginia, United States.

Photos and Memories (4)

Do you know Abigail? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Alfred Isham Loomis
1796–1882
Abigail Foote
1798–1899
Marriage: 6 April 1826
Abigail Foote Loomis
1827–1864
Alfred Isham Loomis
1829–1866
Jane Clarissa Loomis
1832–1924
George Champion Loomis
1835–1847
Emily Harvey Loomis
1837–1934
Israel Foote Loomis
1839–1910
Milton Lathrop Loomis
1842–1909

Sources (21)

  • Abagail Loomise in household of Alfred J Loomise, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Abigail Foot, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
  • Abigail Foote Loomis, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"

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."

1825 · The Crimes Act

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 and Scottish: from Middle English fot ‘foot’ (Old English fōt), sometimes translated in medieval documents by Latin cum pede ‘with the foot’. Probably a nickname for someone with a deformity of the foot or with large feet.

English: occasionally perhaps from the rare Middle English personal name Fot, from Old Norse Fótr, originally a nickname with the same sense as 1 above.

English: topographic name for someone who lived at the foot of a hill.

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

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.