Lewis Coe

29 June 1795–6 September 1863 (Age 68)
Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States

The Life of Lewis

When Lewis Coe was born on 29 June 1795, in Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States, his father, Simeon Coe, was 40 and his mother, Eunice Strong, was 42. He had at least 6 sons and 3 daughters with Rhoda Bacon. He died on 6 September 1863, in Livonia, Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States, at the age of 68, and was buried in Livonia, Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States.

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Family Time Line

Lewis Coe
1795–1863
Rhoda Bacon
1797–1863
Horace Rinalda Coe
1821–1898
Leonard M. Col
1835–
Sheldon Calhoun Coe
1823–1911
Henry Clay Coe
1825–1880
Simeon Lewis Coe
1827–1886
Elizabeth A. Coe
1828–1904
Isabell Jane Coe
1830–1848
Elsie Amelia
1832–1876
Leander M. Coe
1834–1906

Spouse and Children

    Lewis Coe

    Male1795–1863Male

    Rhoda Bacon

    Female1797–1863Female

children

(9)

    Horace Rinalda Coe

    Male1821–1898Male

    Sheldon Calhoun Coe

    Male1823–1911Male

    Henry Clay Coe

    Male1825–1880Male

    Simeon Lewis Coe

    Male1827–1886Male

    Elizabeth A. Coe

    Female1828–1904Female

+4 More Children

Parents and Siblings

siblings

(10)

+5 More Children

World Events (8)

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."
1819 · Panic! of 1819

Age 24

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 (Essex and Suffolk): nickname from the jackdaw, Middle English co, Old English cā ( see Kay ). The jackdaw is noted for its sleek black color, raucous voice, and thievish nature, and any of these attributes could readily have given rise to the nickname.

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

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Sources (3)

  • Lewis Coe, "New York State Census, 1865"
  • Lewis Coe, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Lewis Coe, "United States Census, 1860"

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