Sarah or Sallie McCONATHY

Female17 April 1799–6 October 1861

Brief Life History of Sarah or Sallie

When Sarah or Sallie McCONATHY was born on 17 April 1799, in Fayette, Kentucky, United States, her father, Jacob McConathy, was 32 and her mother, Betsy McCarty, was 27. She married Robert McCONNELL on 30 May 1815, in Fayette, Kentucky, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 1 daughter. She died on 6 October 1861, in Arkansas, United States, at the age of 62.

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Family Time Line

Robert McCONNELL
1799–
Sarah or Sallie McCONATHY
1799–1861
Marriage: 30 May 1815
James E. McConnell
1817–1819
Jacob McConnell
1818–1863
Robert McConnell
1821–1850
Elizabeth McConnell
1824–1896
William Herbert McConnell
1833–1900

Sources (1)

  • Sally McConathy, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    30 May 1815Fayette, Kentucky, United States
  • Children (5)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (4)

    World Events (8)

    1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

    Age 1

    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.

    1801 · Cane Ridge Revival

    Age 2

    The Cane Ridge Revival took place for six days in Cane Ridge, Kentucky. From August 6, 1801- August 12 or 13, 1801, around 20 thousand people gathered together for what was called the Second Great Awakening.

    1818 · Jackson Purchase

    Age 19

    The western part of Kentucky purchased by Andrew Jackson from the Chickasaw Indians in 1818. It became known as the Jackson Purchase. This included land that wasn't originally part of Kentucky when it became a state.

    Name Meaning

    Irish (northern): variant of McConaghy .

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

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