When Mary Catherine Ransom was born on 7 July 1847, in Ransomville, Niagara, New York, United States, her father, William Henry Harrison Ransom, was 30 and her mother, Eliza Jane Estes, was 22. She married William Powley on 15 May 1878. They were the parents of at least 4 sons. She lived in Clarkson, Monroe, New York, United States in 1880 and Porter, Niagara, New York, United States in 1900. She died on 2 April 1926, in Maplewood, Maplewood Township, Essex, New Jersey, United States, at the age of 78, and was buried in North Ridge Cemetery, North Ridge, Niagara, New York, United States.
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No Civil War battles took place within the state boundaries of New Jersey, but its citizens participated extensively in the war. Volunteers that were turned away ended up serving in the militias of nearby states like Pennsylvania and New York. Whenever President Lincoln requested more troops, New Jersey responded quickly. In total, the state contributed over 88,000 soldiers (6,000 of which died).
Historical Boundaries: 1861: South Orange Township, Essex, New Jersey, United States 1922: Maplewood Township, Essex, New Jersey, United States
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.
English:
patronymic from the Middle English personal name Rand , a pet form of the personal name Randolf (see Randolph ), + -son.
perhaps a variant of Ramsden .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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