Brief Life History of DOROTHY
When DOROTHY CALIVERS was born before 1834, in Sedrun, Tujetsch, Graubünden, Switzerland, her father, MODESTIUS CALIVERS, was 23 and her mother, JULITTA BERTHER, was 23. She married JACOB JOHNNESS ANTON JACOMETT before 1847, in Switzerland. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 3 daughters.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know DOROTHY? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (3)
- Dora in entry for Jacob Joseph Jascomet, "Minnesota Deaths, 1887-2001"
- Dora in entry for Jacob Joseph Jascomet, "Minnesota Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990"
- Unknown in entry for Agatha Gruber, "Minnesota Deaths and Burials, 1835-1990"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (6)
1848
New Federal Constitution combining elements of the U.S. constitution (Federal State with central and cantonal (state) governments and parliaments) and of French revolutionary tradition. The Principles of this constitution are still valid today.
1863
Jean Henru Dunant founded the Red Cross in Geneva.
1914
Switzerland organizes Red Cross units during World War I.
Name Meaning
Usual English form of Dorothea . The name was not used in the Middle Ages, but was taken up in the 15th century and became common thereafter. It was borne by the American film star Dorothy Lamour ( 1914–1996 , born Dorothy Kaumeyer ).
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.