Florence Mead

about 1853–1920 (Age 67)
Ingham, Michigan, United States

The Life Summary of Florence

When Florence Mead was born about 1853, in Ingham, Michigan, United States, her father, William S Mead, was 50 and her mother, Susan T. Leach, was 38. She married Albert Henry Hosmer on 24 November 1875, in Jackson, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 3 daughters. She lived in Spring Arbor, Jackson, Michigan, United States for about 20 years and Washburn, Bayfield, Wisconsin, United States in 1900. She died in 1920, in Ashland, Wisconsin, United States, at the age of 68, and was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Glidden, Ashland, Wisconsin, United States.

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Family Time Line

Albert Henry Hosmer
about 1853–1930
Florence Mead
about 1853–1920
Marriage: 24 November 1875
Edith Hosmer
1877–1943
Jessie Marie Hosmer
1878–
Willard H Hosmer
1880–1950
Viola Mary Hosmer
1886–1970

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    24 November 1875Jackson, Michigan, United States
    • Children

    (4)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings

    (10)

    +5 More Children

    World Events (8)

    1854 · Creation of the Republican Party
    Age 1
    A debate continues over the location of the creation of the Republican Party. Some sources claim the party was formed in Ripon, Wisconsin, on February 28, 1854. Others claim the first meeting of the Republican Party took place in Jackson, Michigan, on July 6, 1854, where the Republican Party was officially organized. Over 1,000 people were present and candidates were selected for the party, thus making it the first Republican convention.
    1854 · The Creation of the Republican Party
    Age 1
    A debate continues over the location of the creation of the Republican Party. Some sources claim that the party was formed in Ripon, Wisconsin, on February 28, 1854. Others claim the first meeting of the Republican Party took place in Jackson, Michigan, on July 6, 1854, where the Republican Party was officially organized. Over 1,000 people were present and candidates were selected for the party, thus making it the first Republican convention.
    1872 · The First National Park
    Age 19
    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.

    Name Meaning

    English:topographic name for someone who lived by a meadow, from Middle English mede ‘meadow’ (Old English mǣd), or a habitational name from one or more of the many places so named, such as Meads in Harford (Devon).perhaps from Middle English mede ‘mead, alcoholic drink of fermented honey and water’, possibly denoting one who was fond of the drink or who made or sold mead. Compare Meader .

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

    Possible Related Names

    Meadow
    Meads
    Meade
    Mather
    Meader
    Medd
    Meddaugh

    Sources (18)

    • Florina in entry for William H Hosmer, "Michigan Births, 1867-1902"
    • Florense Hasmer in household of Albert Hasmer, "United States Census, 1900"
    • Flora Mead, "Michigan, Marriages, 1868-1925"

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