Brief Life History of Samuel
When Samuel Bronson Jr was born on 31 March 1779, in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, his father, Samuel Bronson, was 36 and his mother, Temperance Spencer, was 28. He married Emily Hunt in March 1803. They were the parents of at least 3 daughters. He died on 20 November 1860, in New Haven, Connecticut, United States, at the age of 81, and was buried in Waterbury, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.
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- Samuel Bronson, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
- Samuel Bronson, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"
- Samuel in entry for Emily Bronson, "Connecticut, Charles R. Hale Collection, Vital Records, 1640-1955"
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1781 · The First Constitution
Serving the newly created United States of America as the first constitution, the Articles of Confederation were an agreement among the 13 original states preserving the independence and sovereignty of the states. But with a limited central government, the Constitutional Convention came together to replace the Articles of Confederation with a more established Constitution and central government on where the states can be represented and voice their concerns and comments to build up the nation.
1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold
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.
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."
Name Meaning
English: variant of Brunson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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