Brief Life History of Carolina
When Carolina Johansdotter was born on 9 September 1852, in Hjälmseryd, Jönköping, Sweden, her father, Johannes Magnusson, was 27 and her mother, Johanna Carlsdotter, was 29. She married Johannes Carlsson in 1870, in Sweden. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 3 daughters. She died in 1880, in United States, at the age of 28.
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- Carolina Carlson in entry for Charles E Carlson and Charlotta Nelson, "California, County Marriages, 1850-1952"
- Carolina Carlson in entry for Charles E Carlson and Charlotta Nelson, "California, County Marriages, 1850-1952"
- Carolina Strause in entry for Henry A Phillips and Bessie D Vallenberg, "Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940"
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World Events (6)
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.
1867 · Sorry Mr. President, You can't do that.
This Act was to restrict the power of the President removing certain office holders without approval of the Senate. It denies the President the power to remove any executive officer who had been appointed by the president with the advice and consent of the Senate, unless the Senate approved the removal during the next full session of Congress. The Amendment was later repealed.
Name Meaning
Variant of Caroline , in some cases probably chosen with reference to the states of North and South Carolina in the U.S., which were named in honour of Charles II .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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