Anna Harger

Female30 May 1760–

Brief Life History of Anna

When Anna Harger was born on 30 May 1760, in Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, her father, Samuel Harger, was 38 and her mother, Phebe Wooster, was 34. She married James Dorman on 9 June 1779, in Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters.

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Family Time Line

James Dorman
1755–1838
Anna Harger
1760–
Marriage: 9 June 1779
Laurene Dorman
1780–
Mamere Dorman
1782–
Joel Dorman
1784–1843
Alanson Dorman
1787–1872

Sources (5)

  • Anna Harger, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
  • Anna in entry for Laurene Dorman, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
  • Anna in entry for Mamere Dorman, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    9 June 1779Derby, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
  • Children (4)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (8)

    +3 More Children

    World Events (8)

    1776

    Age 16

    Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

    1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold

    Age 21

    The capture of Fort Griswold was the final act of treason that Benedict Arnold committed. This would be a British victory. On the American side 85 were killed, 35 wounded and paroled, 28 taken prisoner, 13 escaped, and 1 twelve year old was captured and released.

    1791

    Age 31

    Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.

    Name Meaning

    English (Yorkshire): of Norman origin, from the Middle English and Old French personal name Har(e)gar (ancient Germanic Hariger, Harger, from hari ‘army’ + gair ‘spear’).

    North German: of the same origin (ancient Germanic personal name) as in 1 above. Compare Hergert .

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

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