Dorcas Bartlett
about 1784–
Rhode Island, United States
The Life of Dorcas
Dorcas Bartlett was born about 1784, in Rhode Island, United States. She married Wright Sisson about 1804, in Rhode Island, United States. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 2 daughters. She lived in Nichols, Tioga, New York, United States in 1865 and Avoca, Steuben, New York, United States in 1870.
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Family Time Line
Wright Sisson
1784–1847
Dorcas Bartlett
1784–
Marriage: about 1804
Joshua C. Sisson
1805–1845
Jabez Sisson
1810–
Minnie Mitaline Sisson
1812–1890
John Sisson
1812–
Ann Sisson
1815–
Ephraditus Deverick Sisson
1817–
Russell Sisson
1820–
Joseph Sisson
1820–1883
James Wright Sisson
1820–1899
Spouse and Children
1784–1847Male
1784–Female
MARRIAGE
about 1804
Rhode Island, United States
about 1804
Rhode Island, United States
children
(9)
1805–1845Male
1810–Male
1812–1890Female
1812–Male
1815–Female
+4 More Children
World Events (8)
1787 · Second State to Ratify U.S. Constitution
Age 3
On December 12, 1787, Pennsylvania ratified the U.S. Constitution.
1790 · 13th State
Age 6
On May 29, 1790, Rhode Island becomes the last of the original 13 colonies to become a state.
1827 · Slavery Becomes Illegal in New York State
Age 43
During the years 1799 to 1827, New York went through a period of gradual emancipation. A Gradual Emancipation Law was passed in 1799 which freed slave children born after July 4, 1799. However, they were indentured until 25 years old for women and 28 years old for men. A law passed 1817 which freed slaves born before 1799, yet delayed their emancipation for ten years. All remaining slaves were freed in New York State on July 4, 1827.
Name Meaning
English: from the Middle English personal name Bartlet, a pet form of Bartholomew .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (3)
- Dorcas Sisson in household of James Sisson, "United States Census, 1870"
- Dorcus Sisson in household of C D Sisson, "New York State Census, 1865"
- Dorcus Sisson in household of E D Sisson, "United States Census, 1870"
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