Alida Elizabeth Schoenhals

Female20 July 1863–4 May 1924

Brief Life History of Alida Elizabeth

When Alida Elizabeth Schoenhals was born on 20 July 1863, her father, Conrad Conrad Schoenhals II, was 29 and her mother, Rosanna Boylan, was 25. She married Jacob Wallace Fishbeck on 26 April 1883, in Genoa Township, Livingston, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. She lived in Howell, Livingston, Michigan, United States for about 10 years and Owosso, Shiawassee, Michigan, United States in 1920. She died on 4 May 1924, at the age of 60.

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Family Time Line

Jacob Wallace Fishbeck
1857–1918
Alida Elizabeth Schoenhals
1863–1924
Marriage: 26 April 1883
Olin Wallace Fishbeck
1884–1950
Fishbeck
1887–1887

Sources (20)

  • Lydia E Schornhalk in household of Conrad J Schornhalk, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Alida Elizabeth Schoenhals - Individual or family possessions: birth-name: Alida Elizabeth Schoenhals
  • Alida E Schoeuleals, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    26 April 1883Genoa Township, Livingston, Michigan, United States

    • Children (2)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (7)

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    World Events (8)

    1865

    Age 2

    Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.

    1879 · New State Capitol Building Dedicated

    Age 16

    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.

    1881 · The Assassination of James Garfield

    Age 18

    Garfield was shot twice by Charles J. Guitea at Railroad Station in Washington, D.C. on July 2, 1881. After eleven weeks of intensive and other care Garfield died in Elberon, New Jersey, the second of four presidents to be assassinated, following Abraham Lincoln.

    Name Meaning

    German: nickname from Middle High German schœn ‘beautiful’ + hals ‘neck’.

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

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