Laura Abigail Hannah Jennings

Brief Life History of Laura Abigail Hannah

When Laura Abigail Hannah Jennings was born on 21 October 1862, in Winslow Township, Camden, New Jersey, United States, her father, Jacob Mark Jennings III, was 38 and her mother, Emma C Sickler, was 35. She married William Dawson Meredith on 3 July 1889, in Camden, New Jersey, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters. She lived in New Jersey, United States in 1870. She died on 30 June 1893, in Delaware Township, Camden, New Jersey, United States, at the age of 30, and was buried in Haddonfield Baptist Cemetery, Haddonfield, Camden, New Jersey, United States.

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Family Time Line

William Dawson Meredith
1863–1960
Laura Abigail Hannah Jennings
1862–1893
Marriage: 3 July 1889
Leon J. Meredith
1889–1986
Blanche J. Meredith
1890–1968
Emma F. Meredith
1892–

Sources (12)

  • Laurie Jennings in household of Jacob Jennings, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Laura A H Jennings, "New Jersey, Marriages, 1670-1980"
  • Laura Abigail Hannah Jennings Meredith, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (8)

1863

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

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.

1872 · The First National Park

Yellowstone National Park was given the title of the first national park by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant. It is also believed to be the first national park in the world.

Name Meaning

English: variant of Jenning , with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

German: patronymic from a pet form (see Jenning ) of the personal name Johannes (see John ).

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

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