Consider Tiffany facts for kids

Consider Tiffany (born March 15, 1732 – died June 19, 1796) was a store owner and a Loyalist during the time of Colonial America. This means he supported Great Britain during the American Revolution. He also served as a soldier during the French and Indian War.

People who knew him described him as a brave soldier, a good church member, a writer, and even someone who studied stars! His personal journal is very important. It is the only firsthand story written about how Nathan Hale was captured during the American Revolution.

Consider Tiffany's Important Writings

Tiffany was one of the first people to settle in West Hartland, Connecticut. One of his handwritten books was given to the Library of Congress. Historians see it as a key document for understanding the American Revolution and the story of Nathan Hale.

Tiffany also wrote a long poem with 34 verses. It was called "Of the Melancholy Death of Six Young Persons Who Were Killed by Lightning in the Month of June, 1767." This poem talked about the sad deaths of six young people. Another version of this poem also exists, with a few changes and eight more verses.

The Famous Tiffany Elm Tree

In 1775, Tiffany planted an elm tree that became known as the "Tiffany Elm." This tree grew to be very large. Some say it was the second largest tree in Connecticut. Other sources suggest it was the fourth largest.

The Tiffany Elm was known for its beauty when it was in full bloom. Its image even became the official seal for the Town of Hartland.

The Tiffany Family Story

In 1901, Charles Lewis Tiffany asked for a family history to be written. Charles Lewis Tiffany was the person who started the famous company Tiffany and Co.. This history traced the family all the way back to Squire Humphrey Tiffany.

Consider Tiffany was the son of Consider Tiffany Sr. and Naomi Niles. They got married in November 1731. His great-grandfather, Squire Humphrey Tiffany, was the first Tiffany family member in the United States. He came to America from Yorkshire, England, in 1660. Squire Tiffany sadly died after being struck by lightning in 1685. Experts believe this event might have influenced Consider Tiffany's own writings, especially his poems about deaths.

Consider Tiffany's wife was named Sarah Wilder. She was a descendant of Deacon Edmund Rice. He was the founder of Sudbury, Massachusetts.