Brief Life History of Martin
When Martin Saxe was born about 1791, in Pennsylvania, United States, his father, Martin Saxe, was 22 and his mother, Mary Wilhelm, was 22. He married Rachel Boosinger on 23 March 1819, in Portage, Ohio, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in Portage, Ohio, United States for about 10 years and Springfield Township, Summit, Ohio, United States for about 20 years. He died on 11 March 1863, in Ohio, United States, at the age of 73, and was buried in Restland Cemetery, Brimfield, Portage, Ohio, United States.
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Sources (8)
- Martin Sax, "United States Census, 1830"
- Martin Saxs and Rachael Boosinger, "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016"
- Martin Sax, "Find A Grave Index"
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1791
Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.
1791 · Whiskey Rebellion Occurs
The Whiskey Rebellion was a protest against taxes on whiskey by farmers and distillers. People were tarred and feathered. They attacked Bower Hill and headed towards Pittsburgh. The militia was sent in to try and stop it. It finally ended with a repeal of the tax.
1810 · Change of capital city
Zanesville becomes the new state capital.
Name Meaning
German: variant of Sachse .
Dutch: variant of Sas 1.
English: variant of Sax .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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