Brief Life History of Anna Augusta
When Anna Augusta Kissam was born on 14 October 1845, in New York, United States, her father, Benjamin Tredwell Kissam, was 41 and her mother, Phebe Peggy Allen, was 51. She married Richard Duyckinck Alliger about 1864. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 2 daughters. She lived in New York City, New York County, New York, United States in 1880 and Manhattan, New York County, New York, United States in 1900. She died on 9 February 1901, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, at the age of 55, and was buried in Christ Church Cemetery, Manhasset, North Hempstead, Nassau, New York, United States.
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- Anna Kissam in household of Benjamin T Kissam, "United States Census, 1850"
- Anna A. Kissam Alliger, "Find A Grave Index"
- Anna Augusta Kissam in entry for Richard Duyekint Alliger, "New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962"
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World Events (7)
1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
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.
Name Meaning
Probably an altered form of Irish Kissane .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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