Brief Life History 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 Roadhouse, 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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- Rachael Mellow in household of John Mellow, "Canada Census, 1881"
- Rachael Mellow, "Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940"
- Rachel Mellow Perrin, "Find A Grave Index"
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World Events (8)
1868 · Impeach the President!
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
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
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.
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