Matilda Bonnifield

Brief Life History of Matilda

Matilda Bonnifield was born in Kentucky, United States. She married Caleb Montague Embree on 25 December 1833, in Hendricks, Indiana, United States. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 3 daughters. She lived in Monroe Township, Monroe, Missouri, United States in 1850. She died in 1857, in Kentucky, United States.

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Family Time Line

Caleb Montague Embree
1811–1896
Matilda Bonnifield
–1857
Marriage: 25 December 1833
Marine Thomas Embree
1835–1893
Sarah J Embree
about 1837–
William R. Embree
1838–
Marcus F Embree
1836–
Susan E. Embree
1842–1911
James Madison Embree
1845–1931
Melissa Ann Embree
1847–1939
John C. Embree
1848–
Martillas Alonzo Embree
1849–1909
Austin Martin Embree Sr.
1851–1920

Sources (4)

  • Matilda Embree in household of Caleb M Embree, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Matilda Bonnifield, "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007"
  • Matilda Bonnefield, "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959"

World Events (6)

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

1792 · Becomes the 15th State

On June 1, 1792, Kentucky became the 15th state. It was the first state west of the Appalachian Mountains

1801 · Cane Ridge Revival

The Cane Ridge Revival took place for six days in Cane Ridge, Kentucky. From August 6, 1801- August 12 or 13, 1801, around 20 thousand people gathered together for what was called the Second Great Awakening.

Name Meaning

Altered form of English Bonfield .

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

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