William
LITCHFIELD
(b.
24 December 1779
,
Kittery, Massachusetts (District of Maine)
d.
28 February 1831
,
Sanford, Maine, USA
)
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William LITCHFIELD was born 24 December 1779 in Kittery, Massachusetts (District of Maine)
William LITCHFIELD was the child of Joseph LITCHFIELD and Hannah SALISBURY and the grandchild of: (maternal) John SALISBURY and Rebecca GOFFWilliam LITCHFIELD died 28 February 1831 in Sanford, Maine, USA .
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1779 Birth 24 December 1779
Kittery, Massachusetts (District of Maine)
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.
1831 Death 28 February 1831
Sanford, Maine, USA
He died at the age of 51.
Postcards and Memories of Sanford, Maine, USA (Springvale)
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The name Maine is probably a practical nautical term which refers to the region being a mainland (separate from the many surrounding islands). Reference to the area as 'Maine' in writing first appeared in 1622. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1685 - New England
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1775 - New England
1776 - 1820 - Massachusetts (District of Maine)
March 15, 1820 - Maine becomes 23rd U.S. state
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