Brief Life History of Caleb
Caleb McRoy was born in 1858, in United States. He had at least 1 son with Adaline A Spencer.
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Family Time Line
Caleb McRoy
1858–
Adaline A Spencer
1859–1931
John Edward McRoy
1888–1964
Sources (1)
- Legacy NFS Source: Caleb McRoy - Published information: birth-name: Caleb McRoy
Spouse and Children
World Events (3)
1863
Age 5
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 5
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.
1865
Age 7
Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.
Name Meaning
Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Rúaidh, a patronymic from the personal name or byname Rúadh ‘red’. See also Roe .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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