Brief Life History of Wilhelm
When Wilhelm Laucks was born on 24 February 1787, in Montgomery, New York, United States, his father, Johann Adam Loucks Jr., was 40 and his mother, Magdalena Laux, was 31.
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- Wilhelm Laucks, "New York, Births and Christenings, 1640-1962"
- Wilhelm Laucks, "New York, Church Records, 1660-1954"
- Wilhelm Laucks, "New York, Church Records, 1660-1954"
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World Events (8)
1788 · The First Presidential Election
The First Presidential election was held in the newly created United States of America. Under the Articles of Confederation, the executive branch of the country was not set up for an individual to help lead the nation. So, under the United States Constitution they position was put in. Because of his prominent roles during the Revolutionary War, George Washington was voted in unanimously as the First President of the United States.
1797 · Albany is Named Capital of New York
Albany became the capital of New York in 1797. Albany is the oldest continuous settlement of the original 13 colonies.
1819 · Panic! of 1819
With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years.
Name Meaning
German: variant of Lauck , a shortening of the personal name Lucas.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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