Mary Griffiths Hoopes

Brief Life History of Mary Griffiths

When Mary Griffiths Hoopes was born on 13 May 1790, in East Bradford Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, her father, Abiah Hoopes, was 32 and her mother, Abigail Griffith, was 34. She married Thomas Nicholson on 11 January 1821. She died on 21 September 1829, in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 39.

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Thomas Nicholson
1785–1867
Mary Griffiths Hoopes
1790–1829
Marriage: 11 January 1821

Sources (13)

  • Mary Hoopes, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Births and Baptisms, 1520-1999"
  • Mary Hoopes, "Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Marriage Records, 1512-1989"
  • U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935

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World Events (8)

1791

Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.

1791 · Whiskey Rebellion Occurs

The Whiskey Rebellion was a protest against taxes on whiskey by farmers and distillers. People were tarred and feathered. They attacked Bower Hill and headed towards Pittsburgh. The militia was sent in to try and stop it. It finally ended with a repeal of the tax.

1803

France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.

Name Meaning

Variant of Hopes or Hoops .

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

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