Susannah Greene

Brief Life History of Susannah

When Susannah Greene was born on 23 April 1776, in West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, British Colonial America, her father, John Greene Sr., was 21 and her mother, Catherine Nichols, was 19. She married Deacon James Greenman on 1 July 1802, in Berlin, Rensselaer, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 1 daughter. She lived in Rhode Island, United States in 1776. She died on 27 December 1861, in Berlin, Rensselaer, New York, United States, at the age of 85, and was buried in Berlin, Rensselaer, New York, United States.

Photos and Memories (3)

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

Family Time Line

Deacon James Greenman
1771–1813
Susannah Greene
1776–1861
Marriage: 1 July 1802
Jared Greenman Green
1799–1877
John G Greenman
1803–1805
George Nicholas Greenman
1805–1859
William G. Greenman
1807–1891
Lois Greenman
1809–1869
John Greenman
1810–1810
Schuyler E Greenman
1811–1881

Sources (8)

  • Susan Grinman in household of George N Grinman, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Susanna Greene, "Rhode Island, Births and Christenings, 1600-1914"
  • Susannah Greene Greenman, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (7)

1777 · New York Adopts a Constitution

The Constitution of New York was adopted by the Convention of Representatives of the State of New York on April 20, 1777. New York’s Constitution preceded and strongly influenced the United States’ Constitution. Three governmental branches were created including the executive branch, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch made up of two houses.

1780 · French Occupy Newport

During 1780 to 1781, over 12,000 French troops occupy Newport, Rhode Island.

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.

Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Green . In North America, this surname has assimilated cognates from other languages.

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

Possible Related Names

Story Highlight

story

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81998639/susannah-greenman

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.