James
HILLHOUSE
Born
20 October 1754
,
Montville, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died
29 December 1832
,
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Born: 20 October 1754 in Montville, Crown Colony of Connecticut
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James had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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James married Sarah LLOYD 1 January 1774 . Sarah LLOYD was born 2 July 1753 in Stamford, Crown Colony of Connecticut . Sarah died 9 November 1779 in New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut .
James married (2) Rebecca WOOLSEY 10 October 1782 in Poughkeepsie, Crown Colony of New York . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Rebecca WOOLSEY was born 23 August 1755 in Long Island, Crown Colony of New York. Rebecca died 30 December 1813 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA .
James HILLHOUSE died 29 December 1832 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA .
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Recorded occupation: lawyer, real estate developer, and politician from New Haven, Connecticut. He represented the state in both chambers of the US Congress.
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James HILLHOUSE married Rebecca WOOLSEY
Marriage date: 10 October 1782
Marriage place: Poughkeepsie, Crown Colony of New York
Rebecca WOOLSEYMarriage date: 10 October 1782
Marriage place: Poughkeepsie, Crown Colony of New York
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Birth — 175420 October 1754
Montville, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1774 Marriage / PartnerJames HILLHOUSE and Sarah LLOYD 1 January 1774,
He was 19 years old.
1779 Death of Spouse/PartnerSarah LLOYD died 9 November 1779, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
1782 Marriage / PartnerJames HILLHOUSE and Rebecca WOOLSEY 10 October 1782, Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
He was 27 years old.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1794 Birth of ChildRebecca Woolsey HILLHOUSE was born 12 June 1794, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
James was 39 years old.
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.1813 Death of Spouse/PartnerRebecca WOOLSEY died 30 December 1813, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
1831 Death of ChildRebecca Woolsey HILLHOUSE died 1 January 1831, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
James was 76 years old.
Death — 183229 December 1832
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
He died at the age of 78.
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Established in 1859 as New Haven High School, Hillhouse High School is New Haven's oldest public high school. Originally located on Orange Street, it adopted its nickname, "The Academics", in acknowledgment of its close association with Yale University.
In 1863, the school was moved to a building at Orange and Wall Streets, which was replaced in 1871 by a new school.
The school is named in honor of James Hillhouse of New Haven, who represented Connecticut in the U.S. Congress in the early years of the United States' existence as a nation, serving as both a Representative and a Senator. wikipedia
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New Haven High School
Established in 1859 as New Haven High School, Hillhouse High School is New Haven's oldest public high school. Originally located on Orange Street, it adopted its nickname, "The Academics", in acknowledgment of its close association with Yale University.
In 1863, the school was moved to a building at Orange and Wall Streets, which was replaced in 1871 by a new school.
The school is named in honor of James Hillhouse of New Haven, who represented Connecticut in the U.S. Congress in the early years of the United States' existence as a nation, serving as both a Representative and a Senator. wikipedia
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227 Grove Street
New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Historical names: Westville
Website: http://www.grovestreetcemetery.org/
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The name Connecticut originates from the Algonquian word 'Quinnehtukqut' (beside the long tidal river). (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1638 - Connecticut, New England
1638 - 1662 - New Haven Colony
1662 - 1687 - Connecticut Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1787 - Crown Colony of Connecticut
January 5, 1788 - Connecticut becomes 5th U.S. state
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