James Allen Levey

Brief Life History of James Allen

When James Allen Levey was born about 1848, in Schenectady, New York, United States, his father, Cornelius Levey, was 40 and his mother, Sarah Rynex, was 39. He had at least 2 sons and 2 daughters with Martha Jane Frair. He lived in Princetown, Schenectady, New York, United States in 1850 and Nunda, Nunda, Livingston, New York, United States in 1860. He died on 14 September 1894, in Mount Morris, Mount Morris, Livingston, New York, United States, at the age of 47.

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Family Time Line

James Allen Levey
about 1848–1894
Martha Jane Frair
1853–1894
Carlotta "Lottie" Levey
1882–
Jacob Levey
1886–
Florence "Flossie" Levey
1887–1958
James Leonard Levey
1890–1974

Sources (6)

  • James A Levy in household of Cornelius Levy, "United States Census, 1860"
  • James Levey, "Iowa, Old Age Tax Assistance Records, 1934-1958"
  • James A Levy in household of Cornelius Levy, "United States Census, 1850"

World Events (6)

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

Altered form of Jewish Levy .

English: variant of Leavey .

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

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