When Alanson Sisson was born in 1820, in New York, United States, his father, Aaron Sisson, was 40 and his mother, Mary Polly SISSON, was 33. He married Maria Earl on 14 February 1841, in Unadilla, Otsego, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in Unadilla, Unadilla, Otsego, New York, United States in 1850 and Unadilla, Otsego, New York, United States for about 30 years. He died on 19 March 1886, in Chester, Dodge, Wisconsin, United States, at the age of 66, and was buried in Chester, Dodge, Wisconsin, United States.
Do you know Alanson? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
+3 More Children
+7 More Children
During the years 1799 to 1827, New York went through a period of gradual emancipation. A Gradual Emancipation Law was passed in 1799 which freed slave children born after July 4, 1799. However, they were indentured until 25 years old for women and 28 years old for men. A law passed 1817 which freed slaves born before 1799, yet delayed their emancipation for ten years. All remaining slaves were freed in New York State on July 4, 1827.
American settlers began mining the Wisconsin Territory in the early 1800's. The lead ore in the territory had largely been mined previously by American Indians. By 1829, nearly 4,000 miners had moved to Wisconsin Territory. The miners became known as badgers as they burrowed into hillsides for shelter. The name eventually represented the state and Wisconsin is now known as the Badger State. (Wisconsin Historical Society: Lead Mining in Southwestern Wisconsin)
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
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 NamesAs a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.