Rachel Mellow

19 July 1867–17 January 1927 (Age 59)
Albion, Peel, Ontario, Canada

The Life Summary of Rachel

When Rachel Mellow was born on 19 July 1867, in Albion, Peel, Ontario, Canada, her father, John Mellow, was 41 and her mother, Martha Rhodehouse, was 34. She married Elmer Ellsworth Perrin on 17 August 1889, in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 1 daughter. She lived in St. Clair, Michigan, United States in 1910 and East China Township, St. Clair, Michigan, United States in 1920. She died on 17 January 1927, in Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, United States, at the age of 59, and was buried in Marine City, St. Clair, Michigan, United States.

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Family Time Line

Elmer Ellsworth Perrin
1861–1932
Rachel Mellow
1867–1927
Marriage: 17 August 1889
Alfred Perrin
1890–1933
Agnes Elizabeth Perrin
1893–1993
Elmer Perrin
1895–1895
Winfield Scott Perrin
1898–1970
Ellsworth E Perrin
1901–1987

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World Events (8)

1868 · Impeach the President!
Age 1
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.
1879 · New State Capitol Building Dedicated
Age 12
After the second state capitol had been destroyed, Michigan Governor Henry P. Baldwin initiated the passing of a bill that would cover the costs for a new building. The bill was adopted and raised over $1 million by a six year state income tax. Architect Elijah E. Myers' design named Tuebor, or I will defend, was selected and he was commissioned to design the new capitol building. The renaissance revival brick and sandstone building soared 267 feet from the ground and was dedicated on January 1, 1879.
1883 · Mining Boom
Age 16
In 1883, there was a mining boom in Northern Ontario when mineral deposits were found near Sudbury. Thomas Flanagan was the blacksmith for the Canadian Pacific Railway that noticed the deposits in the river.

Name Meaning

English (Cornwall): perhaps a variant of Mellor .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Mellor

Sources (28)

  • Rachael Mellow in household of John Mellow, "Canada Census, 1881"
  • Rachel Perrin in household of Elmer E Perrin, "United States Census, 1920"
  • Rachel Perrin in household of Elmer E Perrin, "United States Census, 1910"

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