Ira Silloway

Brief Life History of Ira

When Ira Silloway was born in 1838, in Erie, New York, United States, his father, Leander Sillaway, was 38 and his mother, Achsah Bennett, was 35. He lived in Cohocton, Cohocton, Steuben, New York, United States for about 10 years and Campbell, Campbell, Steuben, New York, United States for about 10 years. He died on 3 April 1917, in Campbell, Steuben, New York, United States, at the age of 79, and was buried in Seamans Cemetery, Savona, Bath, Steuben, New York, United States.

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Ira Silloway
1838–1917
Ann Fairfield
1833–1914

Sources (11)

  • Ira Sillaway, "United States Census, 1880"
  • Ira Sillaway, "New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956"
  • Ira Sillaway, "United States Census, 1900"

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World Events (7)

1846

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

1863

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

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.

Name Meaning

Possibly related to Sillery .

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

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