When Leonard Emrick was born in 1822, in Canada, his father, John Matthias Emrick, was 32 and his mother, Lucy Billings, was 27. He had at least 2 sons and 1 daughter with Christiane Sym. He lived in Burke, Burke, Franklin, New York, United States in 1870. He died on 8 March 1896, in Burke, Franklin, New York, United States, at the age of 74, and was buried in North Burke Cemetery, Burke, Burke, Franklin, New York, United States.
Do you know Leonard? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
+7 More Children
The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.
During the years 1799 to 1827, New York went through a period of gradual emancipation. A Gradual Emancipation Law was passed in 1799 which freed slave children born after July 4, 1799. However, they were indentured until 25 years old for women and 28 years old for men. A law passed 1817 which freed slaves born before 1799, yet delayed their emancipation for ten years. All remaining slaves were freed in New York State on July 4, 1827.
Established in 1844.
Americanized form of German Emrich or Emmerich .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesAs a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.