Martha POWELL

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abt. 1754 , Crown Colony of Pennsylvania

Died

abt. 1838 , Wilkins Twp., Pennsylvania, USA

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William POWELL Agnes MYERS

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Born: abt. 1754 in Crown Colony of Pennsylvania

Father: William POWELL

Mother: Agnes MYERS

Paternal grandparents: John POWELL , Margaret WALTON

Maternal grandparents: Eliezer MYERS , Marte BRAUN

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Martha married James AMBERSON . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
James AMBERSON was born July 1757 in Salem, Salem, New Jersey, USA. James died 26 May 1812 in Connequenessing Twp., Pennsylvania, USA. James was the child of Francis AMBERSON and Elizabeth JOHNSON.

Martha POWELL died abt. 1838 in Wilkins Twp., Pennsylvania, USA.

daughter of William Powell and Agnes ?

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Martha POWELL married

James AMBERSON
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James AMBERSON was the child of Francis AMBERSON and Elizabeth JOHNSON

Children of James AMBERSON and Martha POWELL

John AMBERSON

Born: 10 October 1785, Alleghany, Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
Died: 18 February 1833, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA

Married: Sarah WESTERMAN? MCDONALD?

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1775 - Paul Revere's famous ride (April 18)

1775 - First shots of Revolutionary War fired in Lexington and Concord. (April 19)

1776 - American Declaration of Independence (July 4)

1776 - Congress renames the nation 'United States of America' (September 9)

1777 - The Articles of Confederation Were Adopted (November 15)

1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)

The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)

1784 - The Continental Congress Ratified the Treaty of Paris Ending the Revolutionary War (January 14)

1785 Birth of Child
John AMBERSON was born 10 October 1785, Alleghany, Pennsylvania, USA

1787 - U.S. Constitution ratified (September 17)

1789 - George Washington becomes the 1st President of the United States

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1791 - The Bill of Rights takes effect (December 15)

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.

1812 Death of Spouse/Partner
James AMBERSON died 26 May 1812, Connequenessing Twp., Pennsylvania, 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.

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

1833 Death of Child
John AMBERSON died 18 February 1833, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA

1837 - Martin Van Buren becomes President of the United States

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Beulah Presbyterian Church Cemetery Pittsburgh Allegheny County Pennsylvania, USA

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Last updated: 9/21/2017 10:22:57 AM

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Pennsylvania means 'Penn's woods' or 'Penn's land.' Quaker William Penn was granted the tract of land by King Charles II of England in 1681 as repayment of debt owed to Penn's father, Admiral William Penn. Originally, Penn suggested Sylvania (woodland) for his land. (statesymbolsusa.org)

Prior to 1787 - Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
December 12, 1787 - Pennsylvania becomes 2nd U.S. state

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