Brief Life History of Christopher
When Christopher Crawford was born in 1788, in Maryland, United States, his father, Nathan Crawford, was 25 and his mother, Sara Jane Wineberger, was 12. He married Mary Ann Miller in 1800, in Pennsylvania, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. He lived in Southampton Township, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States for about 10 years.
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Sources (5)
- Stophel Crawford, "United States Census, 1810"
- Pennsylvania Probate Records, 1683-1994; pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-28769-715-60
- Stophel (Unknown) Crawford, "United States Census, 1820"
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1788 · The First Presidential Election
The First Presidential election was held in the newly created United States of America. Under the Articles of Confederation, the executive branch of the country was not set up for an individual to help lead the nation. So, under the United States Constitution they position was put in. Because of his prominent roles during the Revolutionary War, George Washington was voted in unanimously as the First President of the United States.
1791 · Whiskey Rebellion Occurs
The Whiskey Rebellion was a protest against taxes on whiskey by farmers and distillers. People were tarred and feathered. They attacked Bower Hill and headed towards Pittsburgh. The militia was sent in to try and stop it. It finally ended with a repeal of the tax.
1819 · Panic! of 1819
With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years.
Name Meaning
Scottish and English: habitational name from any of various places called Crawford, primarily the one in Lanarkshire (Scotland), and possibly also from the one in Lancashire. Both are named in Old English with crāwe ‘crow’ + ford ‘ford’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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