Amanda Griswold
1796–1820 (Age 24)
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
The Life of Amanda
When Amanda Griswold was born in 1796, in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States, her father, Lieutenant Andrew Griswold, was 43 and her mother, Anna Carew, was 28. She died in 1820, in Connecticut, United States, at the age of 24.
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Family Time Line
Lieutenant Andrew Griswold
1753–1825
Anna Carew
1768–1842
Chapman Griswold
1794–1859
Amanda Griswold
1796–1820
Joseph Andrew Griswold
1811–1884
Parents & Siblings
1753–1825Male
1768–1842Female
siblings
(3)
1794–1859Male
1796–1820Female
1811–1884Male
World Events (3)
1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.
Age 4
While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.
1802 · Brass is Discovered
Age 6
"In 1802, brass was identified in Waterbury, Connecticut. This gave the city the nickname ""The Brass City."" Brass dominated the city and helped to create the city. The motto of the city is Quid Aere Perennius, which means What is more lasting than brass? in Latin."
1803
Age 7
France sells Louisiana territories to U.S.A.
Name Meaning
English: habitational name from Griswolds Farm in Snitterfield, Warwickshire, which is probably named with Old English grēosn ‘gravel’ + weald ‘woodland’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (3)
Amanda Griswold, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"
Amanda Griswold, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"
Amanda Griswold, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934"
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