Jonathan GLIDDEN

Born

abt. 1791 , Alton, New Hampshire, USA

Died

31 August 1841 , Alton, New Hampshire, USA

Jonathan married Ruth MORSE 1 October 1814 in Guilford, Belknap, New Hampshire, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Ruth MORSE was born May 1795 in New Hampshire, USA. Ruth died 27 August 1877 in Alton, New Hampshire, USA .

Parents & Family of Jonathan GLIDDEN

Parents of Jonathan GLIDDEN

Father

David GLIDDEN

Mother

Susannah GLIDDEN

Grandparents of Jonathan GLIDDEN

Paternal grandparents

Richard GLIDDEN Elizabeth SMART

Maternal grandparents

Andrew GLIDDEN Susannah WOODMAN

Spouses, Marriages & Children of Jonathan GLIDDEN

Jonathan GLIDDEN married

Ruth MORSE
Marriage date: 1 October 1814
Marriage place: Guilford, Belknap, New Hampshire, USA

Children of Jonathan GLIDDEN and Ruth MORSE

Susannah GLIDDEN

Born: 7 April 1828, Alton, New Hampshire, USA
Died: 7 September 1862, Barnstead, New Hampshire, USA

Married: Noah GLIDDEN

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1793 - The cotton gin is invented (Eli Whitney, United States)

1797 - John Adams becomes President of the United States

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1800 - Electric storage battery is invented (Alessandro Volta, Italy)

1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the United States

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1803 - Louisiana Purchase - The United States doubled its size by purchasing this territory from Spain. (October 20)

1805 - Lewis and Clark reach Pacific (November 15)

1809 - James Madison becomes President of the United States

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.

1814 Marriage / Partner
Jonathan GLIDDEN and Ruth MORSE 1 October 1814, Guilford, Belknap, New Hampshire, USA

1817 - The bicycle is invented (Baron Karl de Drais de Sauerbrun, Germany)

1817 - James Monroe becomes President of the United States

1824 - Portland cement is invented (Joseph Aspdin, England)

1825 - The locomotive is invented (George Stephenson, England)

1825 - John Quincy Adams becomes President of the United States

1826 - The gas stove is invented (James Sharp, England)

1826 - Former U.S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence.

1827 - Matches are invented (John Walker, England)

1827 - The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is incorporated, becoming the first railroad in America offering commercial transportation of both people and freight.

1828 Birth of Child
Susannah GLIDDEN was born 7 April 1828, Alton, New Hampshire, USA (Alton Corner) (Alton Bay)

1829 - The sewing machine is invented (Barthélemy Thimonnier, France)

1829 - Andrew Jackson becomes President of the United States

1830 - The Indian Removal Act marks the beginning of the forced relocation of five tribes of native Americans, known as Trail of Tears

1837 - Martin Van Buren becomes President of the United States

1839 - February 24 - Steam shovel patented by William Smith Otis (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)

1840 to 1860s - French-Canadian emigration to the United States

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.

Jonathan GLIDDEN - Grave Inscription: JONATHAN GLIDDEN died August 31, 1841 age 50 years his wife RUTH died August 27, 1877 age 82 years

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Inscription:
JONATHAN GLIDDEN
died August 31, 1841
age 50 years
his wife
RUTH
died August 27, 1877
age 82 years

Riverside Cemetery Alton Belknap County New Hampshire, USA

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Death — 1841
31 August 1841
Alton, New Hampshire, USA

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Riverside Cemetery Alton Belknap County New Hampshire, USA

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New Hampshire was named by Captain John Mason after Hampshire, England. (statesymbolsusa.org)

Prior to 1686 - New England
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1775 - New Hampshire, New England
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of New Hampshire
June 21, 1788 - New Hampshire becomes 9th U.S. state

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