Brief Life History of Fred
When Fred Bearss was born on 30 December 1875, in Arkona, Lambton, Ontario, Canada, his father, Elijah Edson Bearss, was 37 and his mother, Mary Ann Dunlop, was 34. He married Mary Henderson Brydges on 9 May 1900. They were the parents of at least 3 daughters. He lived in Casnovia, Muskegon, Michigan, United States for about 20 years and Casnovia Township, Muskegon, Michigan, United States in 1940. He died on 27 January 1946, in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, United States, at the age of 70, and was buried in Grant, Newaygo, Michigan, United States.
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- Frederick Bearrs in household of Elijah Bearrs, "Canada Census, 1881"
- Fred Bearss, "Ontario Births, 1869-1911"
- Fred Bearse, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
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World Events (8)
1876 · The First Worlds Fair in the U.S.
The First official World's Fair, was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. 37 Countries provided venues for all to see.
1879 · New State Capitol Building Dedicated
After the second state capitol had been destroyed, Michigan Governor Henry P. Baldwin initiated the passing of a bill that would cover the costs for a new building. The bill was adopted and raised over $1 million by a six year state income tax. Architect Elijah E. Myers' design named Tuebor, or I will defend, was selected and he was commissioned to design the new capitol building. The renaissance revival brick and sandstone building soared 267 feet from the ground and was dedicated on January 1, 1879.
1896 · Plessy vs. Ferguson
A landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of racial segregation laws for public facilities if the segregated facilities were equal in quality. It's widely regarded as one of the worst decisions in U.S. Supreme Court history.
Name Meaning
English and Welsh: variant of Bearse . Compare Bearse and Burss .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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