When Adriana de Swarte was born on 7 September 1839, in Nieuwvliet, Zeeland, Netherlands, her father, Pieter Bartholomeus de Swarte, was 52 and her mother, Suzanna Thomas, was 36. She married Marten Sapes van der Velde on 26 March 1861, in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They were the parents of at least 8 sons and 3 daughters. She lived in Alto, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States for about 40 years and Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States in 1920. She died on 10 May 1928, in Waupun, Dodge, Wisconsin, United States, at the age of 88.
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U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
A debate continues over the location of the creation of the Republican Party. Some sources claim that the party was formed in Ripon, Wisconsin, on February 28, 1854. Others claim the first meeting of the Republican Party took place in Jackson, Michigan, on July 6, 1854, where the Republican Party was officially organized. Over 1,000 people were present and candidates were selected for the party, thus making it the first Republican convention.
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
Some characteristic forenames: Indian Dilip, Anirban, Gopal, Alok, Anindya, Arunava, Asit, Asok, Dibyendu, Goutam, Indra, Indranil.
Indian: variant of Dey .
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