Brief Life History of William Greenup
When William Greenup Harrod was born on 25 January 1823, in Gallatin, Kentucky, United States, his father, William Harrod, was 43 and his mother, Elizabeth New, was 36. He married Sarah Ann Oard on 22 August 1847, in Scott, Indiana, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in Indiana, United States in 1870 and Jennings Township, Scott, Indiana, United States in 1880. He died on 15 September 1892, in Scottsburg, Scott, Indiana, United States, at the age of 69, and was buried in Scottsburg, Scott, Indiana, United States.
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- William Harrod, "United States Census, 1870"
- William G Harrod, "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959"
- W G Harrod, "Oregon, Oregon State Archives, Death Records, 1864-1967"
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1825 · The Crimes Act
The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.
1830 · Louisville and Portland Canal Opens
The Louisville and Portland canal opened in 1830. It was a 2 mile canal. It helped with the barrier caused by the Falls of the Ohio River at Louisville by making a route around them.
1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
Name Meaning
English: variant of Harold . Compare Herod .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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