Jonathan Fletcher Sanderson

Brief Life History of Jonathan Fletcher

When Jonathan Fletcher Sanderson was born on 9 December 1792, in Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, his father, John Sanderson, was 32 and his mother, Lucy Fletcher, was 27. He married Christiana Towne on 18 January 1816, in Stoddard, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son. He died on 4 October 1835, in Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States, at the age of 42.

Photos and Memories (0)

Do you know Jonathan Fletcher? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Jonathan Fletcher Sanderson
1792–1835
Christiana Towne
1796–1831
Marriage: 18 January 1816
Gardner F. Sanderson
1827–1889

Sources (9)

  • Jonathan Fletcher Sanderson, "Massachusetts, Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  • Jonathan F. Sanderson, "New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947"
  • Jonathan Fletcher Sanderson, "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001"

Spouse and Children

World Events (8)

1794 · Creating the Eleventh Amendment

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

1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.

1804

Lewis and Clark set out from St. Louis, MO to explore the West.

Name Meaning

Scottish and English: patronymic from the Middle English personal name Sander (a short form of Alexander ) + -son. Compare Sandison .

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

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.