Abijah Rowel

Brief Life History of Abijah

When Abijah Rowel was born in 1796, in Monroe, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, his father, Jacob Rowell, was 42 and his mother, Molly Beers, was 39. He married Nancy "Polly" Smith in 1821, in Monroe, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. He died on 10 March 1833, at the age of 37, and was buried in Monroe, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

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Abijah Rowel
1796–1833
Nancy "Polly" Smith
1800–
Marriage: 1821
Janette Rowel
1822–

Sources (3)

  • Abijab Rowel, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"
  • Abijah Rowel, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"
  • Abijah Rowel, "Find A Grave Index"

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World Events (8)

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.

1802 · Brass is Discovered

"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."

1808

Atlantic slave trade abolished.

Name Meaning

English: see Rowell .

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

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