Lewis Morton Blaisdell

Brief Life History of Lewis Morton

When Lewis Morton Blaisdell was born on 10 December 1806, in Richford, Franklin, Vermont, United States, his father, Stephen Blaisdell, was 39 and his mother, Hannah Joslyn, was 33. He married Harriet R Chamberlin on 3 January 1836, in Richford, Franklin, Vermont, United States. They were the parents of at least 8 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in Vermont, United States in 1870 and Agawam, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States in 1926. He died on 4 July 1875, at the age of 68, and was buried in Vermont, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Lewis Morton? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Lewis Morton Blaisdell
1806–1875
Harriet R Chamberlin
1818–1882
Marriage: 3 January 1836
Stephen W. Blaisdell
1836–1916
Hartwell Blaisdell
1840–1932
Amelia Blaisdell
1842–1844
Horace Dennis Blaisdell
1842–1926
Angenette Amelia Blaisdell
1845–1921
Rodman Lewis Blaisdell
1847–1918
Vasco Morton Blaisdell
1849–1929
Eliza Jane Blaisdell
1850–1911
Owen Aldis Blaisdell
1853–
Josiah S Blasdell
1856–1864
Wolford Winslow Blaisdell
1857–1928

Sources (45)

  • Lewis Blaisdell, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Lewis Blaisdell, "Vermont, Births and Christenings, 1765-1908"
  • Lewis Morton Blaisdell, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (7)

1808

Atlantic slave trade abolished.

1812

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

1825 · The Crimes Act

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 (Cumbria and Lancashire): habitational name from a place inthe Lake District named Blaisdell, from the Old Norse bynameBlesi (from blesi ‘blaze, white spot’), or from thesame word used in the sense of a white spot on a hillside, + Old Norsedalr ‘valley’.

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

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.