Betsey Elizabeth Morrison

Brief Life History of Betsey Elizabeth

When Betsey Elizabeth Morrison was born on 10 June 1771, in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, her father, John Morrison, was 28 and her mother, Elisabeth Griffen, was 25. She married Daniel Abbe jr on 19 March 1795, in Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 2 daughters. She died on 25 April 1842, in her hometown, at the age of 70, and was buried in Enfield Street Cemetery, Enfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Family Time Line

Daniel Abbe jr
1775–1833
Betsey Elizabeth Morrison
1771–1842
Marriage: 19 March 1795
Robert Morrison Abbe
1795–1796
Robert Morrison Abbe
1797–1883
Henry Augustus Abbe
1799–1893
Stoddard Nelson Abbe
1801–1869
Elizabeth Allen Abbe
1804–1828
Sally Ann Abbe
1805–1839
Daniel Pease Abbe
1809–1840

Sources (13)

  • Betsey Morrison, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
  • Betsey Abbe, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"
  • Betsey in entry for Robert M. Abbe, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"

World Events (8)

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

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.

1791

Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.

Name Meaning

Irish: from Ó Muirgheasáin ‘descendant of Muirgheasán’, a diminutive of Muirgheas, a personal name meaning ‘sea valor’.

Scottish: from Gaelic Mac Moireasdain ‘son of Moireasdan’, a personal name cognate with Irish Muirgheasán’ (see 1 above).

Scottish and English: patronymic from the personal name Morris .

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

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