Brief Life History of James
James Garrett was born in 1862, in Georgia, United States. He married Nancy Douglas about 1887, in Georgia, United States.
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James Garrett
1862–
Nancy Douglas
1865–
Marriage: about 1887
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Spouse and Children
1862– Male
1865– Female
Marriage
about 1887Georgia, United States
World Events (3)
1863
Age 1
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 1
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.
1893 · The Last Public Hanging in Georgia
Age 31
The last public hanging in Georgia was on September 28, 1893. The General Assembly prohibited public executions in December 1893. Prior to this law, Georgians commonly traveled to witness scheduled public executions.
Name Meaning
English (southern): from the Middle English personal name Gerad, a variant of either Gerald or Gerard .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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