Amos Huntley Watrous

Brief Life History of Amos Huntley

When Amos Huntley Watrous was born on 11 October 1792, in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States, his father, Gurdon Watrous, was 28 and his mother, Lucy Huntley, was 23. He married Polly Kinne about 1815. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 4 daughters. He died on 11 December 1828, in Norwich, Chenango, New York, United States, at the age of 36, and was buried in Norwich Quarter Cemetery, Norwich, Chenango, New York, United States.

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Family Time Line

Amos Huntley Watrous
1792–1828
Polly Kinne
1795–1875
Marriage: about 1815
George S Waters
1819–1898
Polly M Waters
1820–
Betsy T Waters
1821–
Albert P. Waters
1823–1888
Elizabeth Waters
1824–1854
Cynthia Waters
1828–1905

Sources (3)

  • Amos Huntley Watrous, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
  • U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
  • Amos H. Waters, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (8)

1793

The town of Norwich was formed in 1793 from the towns of Union (now in Broome County) and Bainbridge.

1794 · Creating the Eleventh Amendment

The Eleventh Amendment restricts the ability of any people to start a lawsuit against the states in federal court.

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 Waterhouse . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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

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