Brief Life History of Harriett Eulalia "Hattie"
When Harriett Eulalia "Hattie" Proctor was born on 23 February 1870, in Swain, North Carolina, United States, her father, James Lorenzo Proctor, was 19 and her mother, Sarah A. Jones, was 20. She married John C Welch on 9 May 1888, in Proctor, Swain, North Carolina, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 6 daughters. She lived in Forneys Creek Township, Swain, North Carolina, United States for about 10 years and Gastonia Township, Gaston, North Carolina, United States for about 10 years. She died on 2 May 1946, in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, United States, at the age of 76, and was buried in Gastonia, Gaston, North Carolina, United States.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Harriett Eulalia "Hattie"? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (47)
- Harriett M Proctor in household of James L Proctor, "United States Census, 1870"
- Eulalia Welch, "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 "
- Hattie Eulalia Welch, "North Carolina Deaths and Burials, 1898-1994"
Spouse and Children
Children (11)
+6 More Children
World Events (8)
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.
1877 · Last Troops Leave
In 1877, the last of the troops that were occupying North Carolina left.
1890 · The Sherman Antitrust Act
This Act tried to prevent the raising of prices by restricting trade. The purpose of the Act was to preserve a competitive marketplace to protect consumers from abuse.
Name Meaning
English (northern): occupational name from Middle English prok(e)tour ‘steward’ (shortened from Old French procurateour, Latin procurator ‘agent’, from procurare ‘to manage’). The term was used most commonly of an attorney in a spiritual court, but also of other officials such as collectors of taxes and agents licensed to collect alms on behalf of lepers and enclosed orders of monks.
History: John Proctor (died 1757) was a prominent citizen of Boston, MA, and is buried in the King's Chapel Burying Ground there.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.