Brief Life History of William M
When William M Lefler was born about 1854, in Mohawk, Montgomery, New York, United States, his father, William Lefler, was 47 and his mother, Nancy van Deusen, was 39.
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- William Lefler in household of William Lefler, "United States Census, 1860"
- Legacy NFS Source: William Martin Lefler - Government record: Census record: birth-name: William Martin Lefler
- William M Lefler in household of William Lefler, "United States Census, 1870"
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World Events (8)
1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
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.
1886
Statue of Liberty is dedicated.
Name Meaning
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Loeffler .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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