Seneca
WOOD
Born
abt. 1794
,
Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died
12 March 1859
,
Rochester, New York, USA
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Born: abt. 1794 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA
Father:
Walter WOOD
Mother:
Paulina MOSHER
Paternal grandparents:
Isaac WOOD
, Ruth BARKER
Maternal grandparents:
Joseph MOSHER
, Maribah ALLEN
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Seneca married Sophia Adeline BURNHAM abt. 1816 in Ledyard, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Sophia Adeline BURNHAM was born 15 April 1797 in Shaftsbury, Vermont, USA . Sophia Adeline died 6 January 1840 in Ledyard, New York, USA . Sophia Adeline was the child of Asa W BURNHAM and Lucy HUNTINGTON.
Seneca WOOD died 12 March 1859 in Rochester, New York, USA.
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Seneca WOOD married Sophia Adeline BURNHAM
Marriage date: abt. 1816
Marriage place: Ledyard, New York, USA
Sophia Adeline BURNHAM was the child of Asa W BURNHAM and Lucy HUNTINGTON
Sophia Adeline BURNHAMMarriage date: abt. 1816
Marriage place: Ledyard, New York, USA
Sophia Adeline BURNHAM was the child of Asa W BURNHAM and Lucy HUNTINGTON
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Married in the village of Aurora.
Children of Seneca WOOD and Sophia Adeline BURNHAM
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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.AURORA
“Village of Constant Dawn”
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'When Walter Wood left Aurora for Montville, his son-in-law Eleazer Burnham became Postmaster. Burnham (1780-1867) was also Surrogate of Cayuga County, Collector of U. S. Internal Revenue, Member of the New York Assembly, and Presidential Elector in 1824 and 1856. In 1822 Postmaster Burnham was succeeded by Seneca Wood, who held office until 1828. For the first thirty-three years, therefore, the three Aurora Postmasters Were Walter Wood, his son-in-law, and his son…
Three of Walter Wood's sons studied law in their father's office and practiced law in Aurora: Seneca Wood (1791-1859); Isaac Wood (1791-1850); Thomas Wood (1793-1839). Seneca Wood was surrogate of Cayuga County in 1820-21. He moved to Rochester about 1840 and died there. Isaac and Thomas practiced law in Aurora all of their lives.'
Three of Walter Wood's sons studied law in their father's office and practiced law in Aurora: Seneca Wood (1791-1859); Isaac Wood (1791-1850); Thomas Wood (1793-1839). Seneca Wood was surrogate of Cayuga County in 1820-21. He moved to Rochester about 1840 and died there. Isaac and Thomas practiced law in Aurora all of their lives.'
1827 Birth of ChildSophia Adaline WOOD was born 27 March 1827, Auburn, New York, USA
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.
1840 Death of Spouse/PartnerSophia Adeline BURNHAM died 6 January 1840, Ledyard, New York, USA (Aurora)
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1847 Marriage of ChildSophia Adaline WOOD married 11 November 1847, Ledyard, New York, USA to John Hamilton ADAMS
Death — 185912 March 1859
Rochester, New York, USA
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Ledyard, New York, USA
Historical names: Aurora
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The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
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