Brief Life History of Edward
When Edward Ostrom was born on 20 April 1849, in Michigan, United States, his father, Isaac L Ostrom, was 43 and his mother, Mary Pells, was 39. He married Matsie Georgia Olney. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. He lived in Calhoun, Michigan, United States in 1920. He died on 30 June 1921, in Albion, Calhoun, Michigan, United States, at the age of 72.
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- Edward Ostrom, "United States Census, 1860"
- Edwin Ostron, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995"
- Edward Ostrum, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952"
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1854 · Creation of the Republican Party
A debate continues over the location of the creation of the Republican Party. Some sources claim the party was formed in Ripon, Wisconsin, on February 28, 1854. Others claim the first meeting of the Republican Party took place in Jackson, Michigan, on July 6, 1854, where the Republican Party was officially organized. Over 1,000 people were present and candidates were selected for the party, thus making it the first Republican convention.
1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1868 · Impeach the President!
Caused by many crimes and breaking the Tenure of Office Act, Many Senators and House Representatives became angry with President Johnson and began discussions of his Impeachment. After a special session of Congress, the Articles of Impeachment were approved by the House and then the Senate. Making Andrew Johnson the first President to be Impeached.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Hedvig, Nils.
Swedish (Öström): ornamental name composed of theelements ö ‘island’ + ström ‘river’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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