Susannah Rebecca Tillett

Brief Life History of Susannah Rebecca

When Susannah Rebecca Tillett was born on 9 December 1822, in Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, her father, William Tillett, was 24 and her mother, Martha Corbould, was 19. She married Daniel Osborne on 27 October 1844, in Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 4 daughters. She died on 5 November 1856, in Utah, United States, at the age of 33, and was buried in Echo Canyon, Summit, Utah, United States.

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Family Time Line

Daniel Osborne
1825–1856
Susannah Rebecca Tillett
1822–1856
Marriage: 27 October 1844
Richard Osborne
1844–1844
Robert Osborne
1844–1844
Susannah Rebecca Osborne
1845–1925
Daniel Osborne
1847–1856
Mary Ann Osborne
1851–1852
Sarah Ann Osborne
1853–1857
Martha Ann Osborne
1854–1933

Sources (17)

  • Susanna Tillett in household of William Tillett, "England and Wales Census, 1841"
  • Susanna Tillett, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
  • Susana Tillitt, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "

World Events (8)

1823

Rugby Football 'invented' at Rugby School.

1827 · Slavery Becomes Illegal in New York State

During the years 1799 to 1827, New York went through a period of gradual emancipation. A Gradual Emancipation Law was passed in 1799 which freed slave children born after July 4, 1799. However, they were indentured until 25 years old for women and 28 years old for men. A law passed 1817 which freed slaves born before 1799, yet delayed their emancipation for ten years. All remaining slaves were freed in New York State on July 4, 1827.

1832 · The Black Hawk War

Convinced that a group of Native American tribes were hostile, The United States formed a frontier militia to stop them in their tracks. Even though Black Hawk was hoping to avoid bloodshed while trying to resettle on tribal land, U.S. officials opened fire on the Native Americans. Black Hawk then responded to this confrontation by successfully attacking the militia at the Battle of Stillman's Run and then left northward. After a few months the militia caught up with Black Hawk and his men and defeated them at the Battle of Wisconsin Heights. While being weakened by hunger, injuries and desertion, Black Hawk and the rest of the many native survivors retreated towards the Mississippi. Unfortunately, Black Hawk and other leaders were later captured when they surrendered to the US forces and were then imprisoned for a year.

Name Meaning

English (East Anglia): from the Middle English female personal name Tillot, a diminutive of Till , itself a pet form of Matill (Matilda). Compare Tillotson .

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

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