Andrew Devore

Brief Life History of Andrew

When Andrew Devore was born in 1791, in Nottingham Township, Washington, Pennsylvania, United States, his father, Hendrick Devore, was 43 and his mother, Lydia Wright, was 48. He married Abigail Steele in 1822, in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. He died on 20 May 1830, in his hometown, at the age of 39.

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Family Time Line

Andrew Devore
1791–1830
Abigail Steele
1790–1870
Marriage: 1822
Eliza Devore
1819–1883
Henry Devore
1823–1880
Lydia Ann Devore
1827–1893
Alexander D. Devore
1830–1907
Joshua Devore
1831–

Sources (3)

  • Marriage record of Andrew Devore and Abigail Steele
  • Deed book: Washington. Deed Books 1868–1869
  • Washington. Deeds 1842–1844

World Events (8)

1791

Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.

1791 · Whiskey Rebellion Occurs

The Whiskey Rebellion was a protest against taxes on whiskey by farmers and distillers. People were tarred and feathered. They attacked Bower Hill and headed towards Pittsburgh. The militia was sent in to try and stop it. It finally ended with a repeal of the tax.

1803

France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.

Name Meaning

French: unexplained. This surname is very rare in France; in North America it may thus (also) be an altered form of some other similar (like-sounding) French surname.

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

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