Jacob E. Fletcher

Brief Life History of Jacob E.

When Jacob E. Fletcher was born on 29 August 1867, in Irwin, Georgia, United States, his father, James Hendley Fletcher, was 35 and his mother, Caroline Young, was 29. He married Florence B. Sumner on 21 February 1895, in Worth, Georgia, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. He lived in Thomasville, Thomas, Georgia, United States in 1930 and District 1227, Thomas, Georgia, United States in 1940. He died on 15 March 1945, in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, United States, at the age of 77, and was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, Thomas, Georgia, United States.

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Family Time Line

Jacob E. Fletcher
1867–1945
Annie Wil Richardson
1879–1967
Marriage: 9 October 1900
James Wiloughby Fletcher
1902–1930
Ida Carolyn Fletcher
1903–
Mary Evelyn Fletcher
1905–
Olyn Rebecca Fletcher
1908–1991
Hattie Margaret Fletcher
1910–2003
Hilda Lucile Fletcher
1913–2009
Annie Beaty Fletcher
1916–2009
Jacob Elbert Fletcher Jr.
1919–
Thomas Young Fletcher
1922–1984

Sources (52)

  • Jacob E Fletcher, "United States Census, 1910"
  • Jacob Fletcher, "Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1941"
  • Jacob E Fletcher, "Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952"

World Events (8)

1868 · Impeach the President!

Caused by many crimes and breaking the Tenure of Office Act, Many Senators and House Representatives became angry with President Johnson and began discussions of his Impeachment. After a special session of Congress, the Articles of Impeachment were approved by the House and then the Senate. Making Andrew Johnson the first President to be Impeached.

1879 · New State Capitol Building Dedicated

After the second state capitol had been destroyed, Michigan Governor Henry P. Baldwin initiated the passing of a bill that would cover the costs for a new building. The bill was adopted and raised over $1 million by a six year state income tax. Architect Elijah E. Myers' design named Tuebor, or I will defend, was selected and he was commissioned to design the new capitol building. The renaissance revival brick and sandstone building soared 267 feet from the ground and was dedicated on January 1, 1879.

1890 · The Sherman Antitrust Act

This Act tried to prevent the raising of prices by restricting trade. The purpose of the Act was to preserve a competitive marketplace to protect consumers from abuse.

Name Meaning

English: occupational name for an arrowsmith, from Middle English fleccher, Old French flechier, flecher ‘fletcher’, for someone who made or sold arrows for bows. This surname has sometimes been confused with Flesher .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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