Brief Life History of Adeline Victoria
When Adeline Victoria Todd was born on 7 September 1858, in California, Moniteau, Missouri, United States, her father, William Harryman Todd, was 25 and her mother, Elizabeth Apperson, was 30. She married Milton Rice Challes on 18 February 1880, in California, Moniteau, Missouri, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 2 daughters. She lived in West Looney Township, Polk, Missouri, United States in 1910 and Morrisville, Polk, Missouri, United States in 1920. She died on 20 February 1926, at the age of 67, and was buried in Morrisville, Polk, Missouri, United States.
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- Addie V Challis in household of Milton R Challis, "United States Census, 1910"
- Adeline V. Todd, "Missouri Marriages, 1750-1920"
- Adeline Victoria Todd Challes, "Find A Grave Index"
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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
English (mainly northern) and Scottish: nickname for someone thought to resemble a fox, for example in cunning or slyness, or perhaps more obviously in having red hair, from northern Middle English tod(de) ‘fox’. Compare Todhunter , Todman . This name was brought to Ulster, Ireland, from Scotland in the 17th century.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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