Elizabeth Matlack
23 January 1778–
Evesham Township, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
The Life of Elizabeth
When Elizabeth Matlack was born on 23 January 1778, in Evesham Township, Burlington, New Jersey, United States, her father, George Matlack, was 25 and her mother, Sarah Watson, was 26. She married Silvanus Zelley on 27 February 1808. They were the parents of at least 1 son.
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Family Time Line
Silvanus Zelley
1766–1814
Elizabeth Matlack
1778–
Marriage: 27 February 1808
Noah Zelley
1816–1865
Spouse and Children
1766–1814Male
1778–Female
MARRIAGE
27 February 1808
Burlington,New Jersey
27 February 1808
Burlington,New Jersey
children
(1)
Noah Zelley
1816–1865Male
Parents and Siblings
George Matlack
1753–1782Male
1752–Female
siblings
(3)
Hephzibah Matlack
1776–Female
1778–Female
George Matlack
1782–1863Male
World Events (8)
1780
Age 2
"Sometimes referred to as the ""forgotten victory"", the Battle of Springfield was one of the last major battles fought in the north during the Revolutionary War. The British defeat effectively ended their ambitions to reclaim New Jersey. Washington praised the New Jersey Militia for their universal effort and great spirit"
1781 · The First Constitution
Age 3
Serving the newly created United States of America as the first constitution, the Articles of Confederation were an agreement among the 13 original states preserving the independence and sovereignty of the states. But with a limited central government, the Constitutional Convention came together to replace the Articles of Confederation with a more established Constitution and central government on where the states can be represented and voice their concerns and comments to build up the nation.
1812
Age 34
War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.
Name Meaning
Variant of English Matlock .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (2)
- Elizabeth Matlock, "New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956"
- Elizabeth Matlack, "New Jersey, County Marriages, 1682-1956"
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