James Clark Bristol

Brief Life History of James Clark

When James Clark Bristol was born about 1818, in Vermont, United States, his father, Enos Bristol, was 35 and his mother, Susan Hinckley, was 37.

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Family Time Line

Enos Bristol
1785–
Susan Hinckley
1782–1827
David Hinkley Bristol
1804–1869
James Clark Bristol
about 1818–
Elizabeth Ann " Betsey" Bristol
1811–1897
Albert Gallatin Bristol
1814–1875
Phoebe Ann Bristol
1821–1862

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    World Events (3)

    1819 · Panic! of 1819

    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. 

    1820 · Making States Equal

    The Missouri Compromise helped provide the entrance of Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state into the United States. As part of the compromise, slavery was prohibited north of the 36°30′ parallel, excluding Missouri.

    1834 · Vermont Anti-Slavery Society is Formed

    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. 

    Name Meaning

    English:

    variant of Bristow , respelled to conform to the spelling of the modern placename.

    possibly also a variant of Burstall .

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

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