When Capt Pillsbury Coombs was born on 25 January 1809, in Islesboro, Hancock, Maine, United States, his father, Jesse Coombs, was 57 and his mother, Hannah Richards, was 44. He married Lois Trim on 22 July 1832. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 9 daughters. He died on 27 January 1890, in Islesboro, Waldo, Maine, United States, at the age of 81, and was buried in Islesboro, Waldo, Maine, United States.
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War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.
Historical Boundaries: 1827: Waldo, Maine, United States
Convinced that a group of Native American tribes were hostile, The United States formed a frontier militia to stop them in their tracks. Even though Black Hawk was hoping to avoid bloodshed while trying to resettle on tribal land, U.S. officials opened fire on the Native Americans. Black Hawk then responded to this confrontation by successfully attacking the militia at the Battle of Stillman's Run and then left northward. After a few months the militia caught up with Black Hawk and his men and defeated them at the Battle of Wisconsin Heights. While being weakened by hunger, injuries and desertion, Black Hawk and the rest of the many native survivors retreated towards the Mississippi. Unfortunately, Black Hawk and other leaders were later captured when they surrendered to the US forces and were then imprisoned for a year.
English (southern): variant of Coombe , with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesPillsbury Coombs, son of Jesse, was a master mariner, a zealous Christian, and an honest man. He won general respect and popularity by his social disposition and kind manners. From History of …
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