Brief Life History of James
When James Gimlin was born in 1859, in Benton Township, Adair, Missouri, United States, his father, Samuel Gimlin, was 72 and his mother, Sarah Isabel, was 38.
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Family Time Line
Samuel Gimlin
1787–1860
Sarah Isabel
1822–1900
William Gimlin
1849–
Samuel Gimlin
1856–
James Gimlin
1859–
Sources (1)
- James Gimlin in household of Samuel Gimlin, "United States Census, 1860"
Parents and Siblings
1787–1860 Male
1822–1900 Female
Siblings (3)
1849– Male
1856– Male
1859– Male
World Events (8)
1863
Age 4
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 4
The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.
1890 · The Sherman Antitrust Act
Age 31
This Act tried to prevent the raising of prices by restricting trade. The purpose of the Act was to preserve a competitive marketplace to protect consumers from abuse.
Name Meaning
Americanized form of German Gmelin .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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