Clarissa
BREAKENRIDGE
(b.
13 February 1825
,
Otis, Massachusetts, USA
d.
28 December 1895
,
Lee, Massachusetts, USA
)
Age: 70
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Clarissa BREAKENRIDGE was born 13 February 1825 in Otis, Massachusetts, USA
Clarissa BREAKENRIDGE was the child of Francis BREAKENRIDGE and Zillah MILLARD and the grandchild of: (paternal) James BRAKENRIDGE and Eunice SHAWSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Clarissa married Henry ALEXANDER . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Henry ALEXANDER was born 8 December 1821 in New Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA (New Marlboro). Henry died 4 March 1872 in Lee, Massachusetts, USA. Henry was the child of Patrick ALEXANDER and Sarah (Sally) FORESYTH.
Clarissa BREAKENRIDGE died 28 December 1895 in Lee, Massachusetts, USA.
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Family and Children of Clarissa BREAKENRIDGE
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Henry ALEXANDER-- Place:
Henry ALEXANDER was the child of Patrick ALEXANDER and Sarah (Sally) FORESYTH
Children of Henry ALEXANDER and Clarissa BREAKENRIDGE:
Laura Caroline ALEXANDER (b.20 March 1848, Lee, Massachusetts, USA d. 13 November 1849, Lee, Massachusetts, USA)
Lucy Maria ALEXANDER (b.15 April 1850, Lee, Massachusetts, USA d. 18 July 1910, , Connecticut, USA)
Francis Henry ALEXANDER (b.21 January 1853, Lee, Massachusetts, USA d. , )
Luto Devillo ALEXANDER (b.11 December 1854, Lee, Massachusetts, USA d. 27 November 1911, Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Lilly Ann ALEXANDER (b.1 January 1856, Lee, Massachusetts, USA d. , )
Mary Emma ALEXANDER (b.18 February 1859, Lee, Massachusetts, USA d. 14 April 1873, Lee, Massachusetts, USA)
Italia ALEXANDER (b.10 May 1862, Lee, Massachusetts, USA d. 5 March 1901, Lee, Massachusetts, USA)
m. Ernest Jason NEWTON 21 March 1883 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
Henry ALEXANDER-- Place: Henry ALEXANDER was the child of Patrick ALEXANDER and Sarah (Sally) FORESYTH
Children of Henry ALEXANDER and Clarissa BREAKENRIDGE:
Laura Caroline ALEXANDER (b.20 March 1848, Lee, Massachusetts, USA d. 13 November 1849, Lee, Massachusetts, USA) Lucy Maria ALEXANDER (b.15 April 1850, Lee, Massachusetts, USA d. 18 July 1910, , Connecticut, USA) Francis Henry ALEXANDER (b.21 January 1853, Lee, Massachusetts, USA d. , ) Luto Devillo ALEXANDER (b.11 December 1854, Lee, Massachusetts, USA d. 27 November 1911, Chicago, Illinois, USA) Lilly Ann ALEXANDER (b.1 January 1856, Lee, Massachusetts, USA d. , ) Mary Emma ALEXANDER (b.18 February 1859, Lee, Massachusetts, USA d. 14 April 1873, Lee, Massachusetts, USA) Italia ALEXANDER (b.10 May 1862, Lee, Massachusetts, USA d. 5 March 1901, Lee, Massachusetts, USA)m. Ernest Jason NEWTON 21 March 1883 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville)
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1825 Birth
Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
name: Clarissa Maria Breakenridge
gender: Female
baptism/ christening date:
baptism/ christening place:
birth date: 03 Feb 1825
birthplace: OTIS,BERKSHIRE,MASSACHUSETTS
death date:
name note:
race:
father's name: Francis Breakenridge
father's birthplace:
father's age:
mother's name: Zillah
mother's birthplace:
mother's age:
indexing project (batch) number: C50117-1
system origin: Massachusetts-ODM
source film number: 496645
reference number:
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Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915
name: Clarissa Maria Breakenridge
gender: Female
baptism/ christening date:
baptism/ christening place:
birth date: 03 Feb 1825
birthplace: OTIS,BERKSHIRE,MASSACHUSETTS
death date:
name note:
race:
father's name: Francis Breakenridge
father's birthplace:
father's age:
mother's name: Zillah
mother's birthplace:
mother's age:
indexing project (batch) number: C50117-1
system origin: Massachusetts-ODM
source film number: 496645
reference number:
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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.
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1848 Birth of ChildLaura Caroline ALEXANDER was born 20 March 1848, Lee, Massachusetts, USA
Clarissa was 23 years old.
1849 Death of ChildLaura Caroline ALEXANDER died 13 November 1849, Lee, Massachusetts, USA
Clarissa was 24 years old.
1850 Birth of ChildLucy Maria ALEXANDER was born 15 April 1850, Lee, Massachusetts, USA
Clarissa was 25 years old.
1853 Birth of ChildFrancis Henry ALEXANDER was born 21 January 1853, Lee, Massachusetts, USA
Clarissa was 27 years old.
1854 Birth of ChildLuto Devillo ALEXANDER was born 11 December 1854, Lee, Massachusetts, USA
Clarissa was 29 years old.
1856 Birth of ChildLilly Ann ALEXANDER was born 1 January 1856, Lee, Massachusetts, USA
Clarissa was 30 years old.
1859 Birth of ChildMary Emma ALEXANDER was born 18 February 1859, Lee, Massachusetts, USA
Clarissa was 34 years old.
1860 - Lee, Massachusetts
Name: Clarissa M Alexander
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1825
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Home in 1860: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Post Office: Lee
Dwelling Number: 1462
Family Number: 1399
Household Members:
Name Age
Henry Alexander 37
Clarissa M Alexander 35
Lucy M Alexander 10
Frances H Alexander 7
Leston D Alexander 5
Nancey L Alexander 3
Mary E Alexander 1
1860 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name: Clarissa M Alexander
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1825
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Home in 1860: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Post Office: Lee
Dwelling Number: 1462
Family Number: 1399
Household Members:
Name Age
Henry Alexander 37
Clarissa M Alexander 35
Lucy M Alexander 10
Frances H Alexander 7
Leston D Alexander 5
Nancey L Alexander 3
Mary E Alexander 1
1860 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1862 Birth of ChildItalia ALEXANDER was born 10 May 1862, Lee, Massachusetts, USA
Clarissa was 37 years old.
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 Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts
name: Clarrisa M Alexander
estimated birth year: 1825
gender: Female
age in 1870: 45y
color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, indian): White
birthplace: Massachusetts
home in 1870: Massachusetts, United States
Household Gender Age
Henry Alexander M 47y
Clarrisa M Alexander F 45y
Francis H Alexander M 17y
Luton D Alexander M 15y
Nancy L Alexander F 13y
Minne E Alexander F 11y
Italia A Alexander F 8y
1870 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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name: Clarrisa M Alexander
estimated birth year: 1825
gender: Female
age in 1870: 45y
color (white, black, mulatto, chinese, indian): White
birthplace: Massachusetts
home in 1870: Massachusetts, United States
Household Gender Age
Henry Alexander M 47y
Clarrisa M Alexander F 45y
Francis H Alexander M 17y
Luton D Alexander M 15y
Nancy L Alexander F 13y
Minne E Alexander F 11y
Italia A Alexander F 8y
1870 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states.1872 Death of Spouse/PartnerHenry ALEXANDER died 4 March 1872, Lee, Massachusetts, USA
1873 Death of ChildMary Emma ALEXANDER died 14 April 1873, Lee, Massachusetts, USA
Clarissa was 48 years old.
1880 Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts
name: Clarissa Alexander
residence: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts
birthdate: 1825
birthplace: Massachusetts, United States
relationship to head: Self
spouse's name:
spouse's birthplace:
father's name:
father's birthplace: Massachusetts, United States
mother's name:
mother's birthplace: Massachusetts, United States
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Female
martial status: Widowed
age (expanded): 55 years
occupation: Keeps House
nara film number: T9-0521
page: 217
page character: C
entry number: 24
film number: 1254521
Household Gender Age
Clarissa Alexander F 55
child Italia Alexander F 18
1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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name: Clarissa Alexander
residence: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts
birthdate: 1825
birthplace: Massachusetts, United States
relationship to head: Self
spouse's name:
spouse's birthplace:
father's name:
father's birthplace: Massachusetts, United States
mother's name:
mother's birthplace: Massachusetts, United States
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Female
martial status: Widowed
age (expanded): 55 years
occupation: Keeps House
nara film number: T9-0521
page: 217
page character: C
entry number: 24
film number: 1254521
Household Gender Age
Clarissa Alexander F 55
child Italia Alexander F 18
1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1883 Marriage of ChildItalia ALEXANDER married 21 March 1883, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA (Coltsville) to Ernest Jason NEWTON
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1895 Death
Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910
name: Clarisa M. Breckenridge Alexander
gender: Female
burial date:
burial place:
death date: 28 Dec 1895
death place: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts
age: 70
birth date: 1825
birthplace:
occupation:
race:
marital status:
spouse's name:
father's name: Francis Breckenridge
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Lilla Breckenridge
mother's birthplace:
indexing project (batch) number: I04570-7
system origin: Massachusetts-EASy
source film number: 1902076
reference number: 10
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Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910
name: Clarisa M. Breckenridge Alexander
gender: Female
burial date:
burial place:
death date: 28 Dec 1895
death place: Lee, Berkshire, Massachusetts
age: 70
birth date: 1825
birthplace:
occupation:
race:
marital status:
spouse's name:
father's name: Francis Breckenridge
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Lilla Breckenridge
mother's birthplace:
indexing project (batch) number: I04570-7
system origin: Massachusetts-EASy
source film number: 1902076
reference number: 10
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Clarissa is buried at: Fairmount Cemetery Lee Berkshire County Massachusetts, USA
Added: 2/16/2009 8:21:05 AM
- Updated: 8/15/2019 9:28:28 AM
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