Betsy S. Mallory

Brief Life History of Betsy S.

When Betsy S. Mallory was born on 22 February 1824, in Colchester, Chittenden, Vermont, United States, her father, Moses Dickinson Mallory, was 29 and her mother, Polly Newell, was 22. She married Silas Bliss on 25 October 1849, in Colchester, Chittenden, Vermont, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 3 daughters. She died on 24 November 1904, in Colchester, Chittenden, Vermont, United States, at the age of 80, and was buried in Colchester, Chittenden, Vermont, United States.

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Family Time Line

Silas Bliss
1827–1909
Betsy S. Mallory
1824–1904
Marriage: 25 October 1849
Clara Elizabeth Bliss
1852–1934
Eva Amelia Bliss
1855–1859
Raymond Dixon Bliss
1860–1924
Dora Bliss
1868–1869

Sources (31)

  • Betsy Bliss in household of Silas Bliss, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Betsey S Mallory, "BillionGraves Index"
  • Betty L Bliss in entry for Dora Bliss, "Vermont, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1732-2005"

World Events (8)

1825 · The Crimes Act

The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

1834 · Vermont Anti-Slavery Society is Formed

The Anti-Slavery Society of Vermont was established in 1834. 100 people from different towns were at the first meeting, with the intent to abolish slavery. 

1846

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): nickname for an unfortunate person, from Old French maloret, maloré, maleuré ‘ill-fortuned, unlucky’.

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

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