Brief Life History of Mary Virginia
When Leland Samuel Pritchard and his twin brother Sidney Lewis were born on November 18, 1951, in Alameda, California, their father, Leland, was 39, and their mother, Mary, was 35. He had one brother and one sister. He died as a child on July 19, 1962, in Fallon, Nevada, and was buried in Parowan, Utah.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Mary Virginia? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (12)
- Mary V. Pritchard, "United States 1950 Census"
- Mary V Granlus, "California Birth Index, 1905-1995"
- Mary Virginia Granlees, "Arizona, County Marriages, 1871-1964"
Spouse and Children
World Events (8)
1917
U.S. intervenes in World War I, rejects membership of League of Nations.
1934 · Alcatraz Island Becomes Federal Penitentiary
Alcatraz Island officially became Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on August 11, 1934. The island is situated in the middle of frigid water and strong currents of the San Francisco Bay, which deemed it virtually inescapable. Alcatraz became known as the toughest prison in America and was seen as a “last resort prison.” Therefore, Alcatraz housed some of America’s most notorious prisoners such as Al Capone and Robert Franklin Stroud. Due to the exorbitant cost of running the prison, and the deterioration of the buildings due to salt spray, Alcatraz Island closed as a penitentiary on March 21, 1963.
1937 · The Neutrality Act
The Neutrality Acts were passed in response to the growing conflicts in Europe and Asia during the time leading up to World War II. The primary purpose was so the US wouldn't engage in any more foreign conflicts. Most of the Acts were repealed in 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
Name Meaning
From Hebrew. See Maria and Mary .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.