David Wilbur

Male6 September 1815–7 February 1895

Brief Life History of David

Spelled "Wilber" on headstone.

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Family Time Line

David Wilbur
1815–1895
Sarah Maria Putnam
1818–1902
Marriage: 10 January 1841
Ellery E. Wilbur
1843–1845
Sarah Maria Wilbur
1845–1905
Elbridge E. Wilbur
1853–1863

Sources (13)

  • David Wilbur, "United States Census, 1880"
  • David Wilbur, "Massachusetts, Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
  • David Wilber, "Find A Grave Index"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    10 January 1841Townshend, Windham, Vermont, United States

    • Children (3)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (9)

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    World Events (8)

    1819 · Panic! of 1819

    Age 4

    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. 

    1834 · Vermont Anti-Slavery Society is Formed

    Age 19

    The Anti-Slavery Society of Vermont was established in 1834. 100 people from different towns were at the first meeting, with the intent to abolish slavery. 

    1836 · Remember the Alamo

    Age 21

    Being a monumental event in the Texas Revolution, The Battle of the Alamo was a thirteen-day battle at the Alamo Mission near San Antonio. In the early morning of the final battle, the Mexican Army advanced on the Alamo. Quickly being overrun, the Texian Soldiers quickly withdrew inside the building. The battle has often been overshadowed by events from the Mexican–American War, But the Alamo gradually became known as a national battle site and later named an official Texas State Shrine.

    Name Meaning

    English: variant of Wilber .

    History: Samuel Wilbur (c. 1585–1656), also known as Wilbore and Wildbore, is recorded in Boston, MA, before 1633 and purchased Boston Common in 1634. He and other religious exiles from MA purchased and settled Aquidneck Island (now RI) in 1637.

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

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