Barnard A Thorp

Male1 December 1824–6 February 1907

Brief Life History of Barnard A

Barnard A Thorp was born on 1 December 1824, in Barnston, Richelieu, Lower Canada, British Colonial America as the son of Robert A. Thorp and Zilpha A.. He married Dorcas Maria Weeks on 29 May 1892, in Walden, Caledonia, Vermont, United States. He registered for military service in 1847. He died on 6 February 1907, in East Haven, Essex, Vermont, United States, at the age of 82.

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Barnard A Thorp
1824–1907
Dorcas Maria Weeks
1832–1908
Marriage: 29 May 1892

Sources (10)

  • Legacy NFS Source: Barnard Athorp - Government record: Death record or certificate: birth-name: Barnard Athorp
  • Barnard A Thorp, "United States Registers of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798-1914"
  • Barnard Athorp, "Find A Grave Index"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    29 May 1892Walden, Caledonia, Vermont, United States

    • Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (1)

    World Events (8)

    1825 · The Crimes Act

    Age 1

    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

    Age 10

    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

    Age 22

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

    Name Meaning

    English (mainly Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Thorpe .

    Scandinavian: variant of Torp .

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

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