Charity
HALLETT
(b.
28 October 1808
,
Bethel, Connecticut, USA
d.
19 November 1873
,
Connecticut, USA
)
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Charity HALLETT was born 28 October 1808 in Bethel, Connecticut, USA
Charity HALLETT was the child of Benjamin Wright HALLETT and Hannah STURGESSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Charity married Phineas Taylor (P.T.) BARNUM 8 November 1829 in Manhattan, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Phineas Taylor (P.T.) BARNUM was born 5 July 1810 in Bethel, Connecticut, USA. Phineas Taylor (P.T.) died 7 April 1891 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA. Phineas Taylor (P.T.) was the child of Philo F BARNUM and Irena TAYLOR.
Charity HALLETT died 19 November 1873 in Connecticut, USA.
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Phineas Taylor (P.T.) BARNUM-- Date: 8 November 1829 Place: Manhattan, New York, USA
Phineas Taylor (P.T.) BARNUM was the child of Philo F BARNUM and Irena TAYLOR
Children of Phineas Taylor (P.T.) BARNUM and Charity HALLETT:
Caroline Cornelia BARNUM (b.27 May 1833, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA d. 10 May 1911, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA)
Helen Maria BARNUM (b.18 April 1840, Manhattan, New York, USA d. December 1915, Denver, Colorado, USA)
Frances J BARNUM (b.1 May 1842, d. 10 April 1844, , New York, USA)
Pauline Taylor BARNUM (b.1 March 1846, d. 11 April 1877, )
Phineas Taylor (P.T.) BARNUM-- Date: 8 November 1829 Place: Manhattan, New York, USA Phineas Taylor (P.T.) BARNUM was the child of Philo F BARNUM and Irena TAYLOR
Children of Phineas Taylor (P.T.) BARNUM and Charity HALLETT:
Caroline Cornelia BARNUM (b.27 May 1833, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA d. 10 May 1911, Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA) Helen Maria BARNUM (b.18 April 1840, Manhattan, New York, USA d. December 1915, Denver, Colorado, USA) Frances J BARNUM (b.1 May 1842, d. 10 April 1844, , New York, USA) Pauline Taylor BARNUM (b.1 March 1846, d. 11 April 1877, )
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1808 Birth 28 October 1808
Bethel, Connecticut, USA
Biography
Charity Hallett is a historical figure best known for her marriage to the famous showman and entrepreneur, Phineas Taylor Barnum, better known as P.T. Barnum. Born in 1808, Charity Hallett's life was forever changed when she met and married Barnum. Her story is intertwined with his, and together they contributed to the world of entertainment and showmanship in the 19th century.
Early Life:
Charity Hallett was born in Bethel, Connecticut, in 1808. Not much is known about her early life, as she did not achieve individual fame or recognition until her marriage to P.T. Barnum. Her family background, upbringing, and early experiences are not well-documented, and her life before meeting Barnum remains largely a mystery.
Marriage to P.T. Barnum:
Charity Hallett's life took a significant turn when she married P.T. Barnum. The couple wed on November 8, 1829, when Charity was around 21 years old. P.T. Barnum was already making a name for himself as a showman and circus promoter. He...Read MORE...
Charity Hallett is a historical figure best known for her marriage to the famous showman and entrepreneur, Phineas Taylor Barnum, better known as P.T. Barnum. Born in 1808, Charity Hallett's life was forever changed when she met and married Barnum. Her story is intertwined with his, and together they contributed to the world of entertainment and showmanship in the 19th century.
Early Life:
Charity Hallett was born in Bethel, Connecticut, in 1808. Not much is known about her early life, as she did not achieve individual fame or recognition until her marriage to P.T. Barnum. Her family background, upbringing, and early experiences are not well-documented, and her life before meeting Barnum remains largely a mystery.
Marriage to P.T. Barnum:
Charity Hallett's life took a significant turn when she married P.T. Barnum. The couple wed on November 8, 1829, when Charity was around 21 years old. P.T. Barnum was already making a name for himself as a showman and circus promoter. He...Read MORE...
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.
1829 Marriage / PartnerCharity HALLETT and Phineas Taylor (P.T.) BARNUM 8 November 1829, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
She was 21 years old.
1833 Birth of ChildCaroline Cornelia BARNUM was born 27 May 1833, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA (Southport) (Greenfield Hill)
Charity was 24 years old.
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 Birth of ChildHelen Maria BARNUM was born 18 April 1840, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
Charity was 31 years old.
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1844 Death of ChildFrances J BARNUM died 10 April 1844, , New York, USA
Charity was 35 years old.
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states.
1873 Death 19 November 1873
Connecticut, USA
She died at the age of 65.
Charity is buried at: Mountain Grove Cemetery
215 Dewey Street
Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
203-336-3579
http://www.mountaingrovecemetery.org/
Added: 2/18/2016 9:31:30 AM
- Updated: 10/31/2023 10:45:16 AM
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