Ira Hews

Brief Life History of Ira

When Ira Hews was born about 1796, in Lyme, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States, his father, Reuben Hewes, was 34 and his mother, Elizabeth Gray, was 31. He married Sophia Jackson on 16 December 1824, in Hanover, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 4 daughters. He died from 21 December 1876 to 25 December 1876, in Lyme, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States, and was buried in Old Lyme Cemetery, Lyme, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States.

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Family Time Line

Ira Hews
about 1796–1876
Sophia Jackson
1797–1884
Marriage: 16 December 1824
Louise M. Hewes
1824–1878
John Hews
about 1825–1848
Michael Jackson Hewes
1830–1891
Aurilla Phebe Hewes
1836–
Sarah Hews
about 1840–1870
Eleazer W. Hewes
1832–1911
Mary F. Hewes
1834–1910

Sources (21)

  • Ira Huse, "United States Census, 1830"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Ira Hews - Published information: birth-name: Ira Hews
  • Ira Hews, "New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947"

World Events (7)

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.

1808 · Concord Becomes the Capital

In 1808, Concord became the capital of New Hampshire. It was originally the Penacook Plantation given to the state by the Massachusetts Bay Colony. 

1819 · Panic! of 1819

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

Name Meaning

English: see Hughes .

Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland © University of the West of England 2016

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Story Highlight

December 1831, New Hampshire, Wills and Probate Records, 1643-1982 for Reuben Hews

To the Honorable Samuel Carlton Judge of Probate of Wills --- for the County of Grafton. Representing Cyrus Hews of Lyme, that he is administrator on the estate of Reuben Hews, late of Lyme deceased, …

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