Brief Life History of Samuel W.
When Samuel W. Striffler was born on 4 December 1857, in Lancaster, Lancaster, Erie, New York, United States, his father, Christian Striffler, was 29 and his mother, Anna Maria Rommel, was 19. He married Pauline Ahr on 9 May 1882, in Tuscola, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in Argyle, Argyle Township, Sanilac, Michigan, United States in 1910 and Sanilac, Michigan, United States in 1920. He died on 13 March 1928, in Cass City, Tuscola, Michigan, United States, at the age of 70, and was buried in Cass City, Tuscola, Michigan, United States.
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- Samuel Strifler in household of Cristian Strifler, "United States Census, 1860"
- Samuel Stuffles, "Michigan Births, 1867-1902"
- Samuel W. Striffler, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
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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.
1876 · The First Worlds Fair in the U.S.
The First official World's Fair, was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. 37 Countries provided venues for all to see.
Name Meaning
South German: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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