William
COLFAX
(b.
3 July 1756
,
New London, Crown Colony of Connecticut
d.
9 September 1838
,
New Jersey, USA
)
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William COLFAX was born 3 July 1756 in New London, Crown Colony of Connecticut
William COLFAX was the child of ? and ?William had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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William COLFAX died 9 September 1838 in New Jersey, USA.
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1756 Birth 3 July 1756
New London, Crown Colony of Connecticut
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
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.
1838 Death 9 September 1838
New Jersey, USA
He died at the age of 82.
William is buried at: Colfax Family Burying Ground, Wayne, New Jersey
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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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