Brief Life History of Emma Melinda
When Emma Melinda Warriner was born in April 1848, in Moscow, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States, her father, Levi Warriner, was 34 and her mother, Mary Jane Crego, was 28. She married Charles E French on 18 November 1864, in Hillsdale, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 1 daughter. She lived in Winfield Township, Montcalm, Michigan, United States in 1880 and Bunch Creek Township, Noble, Oklahoma, United States for about 10 years.
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Sources (8)
- Emma French, "United States Census, 1870"
- Emma French, "Michigan Births, 1867-1902"
- Emma S Warrener, "Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940"
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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.
1879 · New State Capitol Building Dedicated
After the second state capitol had been destroyed, Michigan Governor Henry P. Baldwin initiated the passing of a bill that would cover the costs for a new building. The bill was adopted and raised over $1 million by a six year state income tax. Architect Elijah E. Myers' design named Tuebor, or I will defend, was selected and he was commissioned to design the new capitol building. The renaissance revival brick and sandstone building soared 267 feet from the ground and was dedicated on January 1, 1879.
Name Meaning
English (northern): occupational name for a gamekeeper, someone whose job was to watch over game in a park, from Old French warrennier (central Old French garennier) ‘warrener’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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