When Josiah Joseph Smearman was born on 25 February 1849, in Allegany, Maryland, United States, his father, John Smearman, was 30 and his mother, Sarah Shoemaker, was 24. He married Lucinda Durst about 1870, in Pennsylvania, United States. They were the parents of at least 8 sons and 2 daughters. He died on 14 May 1921, in Garrett, Maryland, United States, at the age of 72, and was buried in Saint John's English Lutheran Church Cemetery, Garrett, Maryland, United States.
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Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
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.
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: variant of Sherman . The surname is also established in Ireland (Kilkenny).
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