Reuben Cowles Jr.

Malebefore 27 July 1794–

Brief Life History of Reuben

When Reuben Cowles Jr. was born before 27 July 1794, in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States, his father, Reuben Cowles, was 45 and his mother, Elizabeth "Betsey" Rice, was 31.

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Family Time Line

Reuben Cowles
1749–1824
Elizabeth "Betsey" Rice
1762–1845
Elizabeth Cowles
1780–1874
Reuben Cowles
1782–1782
Lovina Cowles
1786–1874
William Cowles
1788–1867
Jerua or Zeruah Cowles
1792–
Reuben Cowles Jr.
1794–
Solomon Cowles
1799–1866
Wealthy S Cowles
1802–1843
Sylvester Cowles
1797–1878

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    Siblings (9)

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    World Events (8)

    1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

    Age 6

    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.

    1803

    Age 9

    France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.

    1825 · The Crimes Act

    Age 31

    The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

    Name Meaning

    English: variant of Coles .

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

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