Elza Pickett
1856–
Alabama, United States
The Life of Elza
When Elza Pickett was born in 1856, in Alabama, United States, her father, James Picket, was 38 and her mother, Elizabeth Boothe, was 31.
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Family Time Line
James Picket
1818–1864
Elizabeth Boothe
1825–1870
Braziel "Braz" Pickett CSA
1843–1921
Peter Pickett
1848–1889
Lewis Franklin Pickett
1847–1889
Thomas Pickett
1849–
Parthenia Slayden Pickett
1851–
Sarah Ann Sally Pickett
1854–1902
Catherine "Katie" Pickett
1854–1933
Elza Pickett
1856–
Marion William Pickett
1859–1907
Newton Pickett
1864–1914
Parents and Siblings
James Picket
1818–1864Male
Elizabeth Boothe
1825–1870Female
siblings
(10)
Braziel "Braz" Pickett CSA
1843–1921Male
Lewis Franklin Pickett
1847–1889Male
Peter Pickett
1848–1889Male
Thomas Pickett
1849–Male
1851–Female
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World Events (3)
1861 · Alabama Secedes From Union
Age 5
Alabama became the fourth state to secede from the Union during the Civil War on January 11, 1861. Several days later, they joined the Confederate States of America. Montgomery, Alabama, became the capital for the Confederate States of America.
1863
Age 7
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 7
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.
Name Meaning
English: from the Middle English, Old French personal name Picot, Pigot, a pet form of Pic ( see Pike 6). In Middle English, the form Piket (Old French Picquet) was also common.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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