Paris Corey (1795–1844) • FamilySearch

Paris Corey

June 1795–11 December 1844 (Age 49)
Pownal, Bennington, Vermont, United States

The Life of Paris

When Paris Corey was born in June 1795, in Pownal, Bennington, Vermont, United States, his father, Benedict Corey, was 45 and his mother, Eunice Jackson, was 42. He died on 11 December 1844, in New London, Connecticut, United States, at the age of 49, and was buried in Sterling, Windham, Connecticut, United States.

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Family Time Line

Spouse and Children

Parents and Siblings

Benedict Corey

1750–1832

Eunice Jackson

1752–1800

John Corey

1771–1809

Sarah Ann Corey

1771–

Olive Corey

1775–1815

Benedict Corey

1786–

Archibald Corey

1772–1809

Eunice Corey

1773–

Robert Corey

1779–1851

Paris Corey

1795–1844

Elizabeth Corey

1797–1878

Parents and Siblings

Benedict Corey

Male1750–1832Male

Eunice Jackson

Female1752–1800Female

siblings

(9)

Male1771–1809Male

Female1771–Female

Male1772–1809Male

Female1773–Female

Female1775–1815Female

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World Events (7)

1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

Age 5

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.

1802 · Brass is Discovered

Age 7

"In 1802, brass was identified in Waterbury, Connecticut. This gave the city the nickname ""The Brass City."" Brass dominated the city and helped to create the city. The motto of the city is Quid Aere Perennius, which means What is more lasting than brass? in Latin."

1812

Age 17

War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.

Name Meaning

Corey

Paris

1 English: from the Old Norse personal name Kori, which is of uncertain meaning.2 Northern Irish: variant of Curry .

Possible Related Names

Curry

Cory

Sources (2)

Paris Corey, "United States Revolutionary War Pension Payment Ledgers, 1818-1872"
Paris Corey, "Find A Grave Index"

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