Brief Life History of Sophia E.
When Sophia E. Wisner was born on 20 September 1849, in Onondaga, New York, United States, her father, Anthony B Wisner, was 29 and her mother, Cynthia Casler, was 18. She married Charles G. Valentine about 1867. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter. She lived in Clay, Onondaga, New York, United States in 1850 and Baltimore Township, Barry, Michigan, United States in 1860. She died in 1875, in Onondaga, New York, United States, at the age of 26.
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- Sophia Wisner in household of A B Wisner, "United States Census, 1860"
- Sophia E. Valentine in entry for Eveline E. Valentine, "Michigan Births, 1867-1902"
- Sophia Weasner in household of Anthony Weasner, "United States Census, 1850"
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1854 · Creation of the Republican Party
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.
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
habitational name for someone from any of various places called Wissen, mostly in the Rhineland, for example near Siegen.
variant of Wisener 2.
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Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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