Brief Life History of Reuhama
When Reuhama Lewie was born on 15 November 1827, in Lexington, South Carolina, United States, her father, Samuel R Lewie, was 24 and her mother, Nancy Hendrix, was 20. She married Emanuel Oswald on 20 April 1843, in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 8 daughters. She died on 10 November 1892, at the age of 64.
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- Reuhamy Oswalt in household of Emanuel Oswalt, "United States Census, 1850"
- Reuhema Lewie Oswald, "Find A Grave Index"
- Ruhamy Oswalt in household of Emanuel Oswalt, "United States Census, 1860"
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World Events (8)
1829 · Fort Sumter Constructed
In 1829 Fort Sumter is constructed in the Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. Fort Sumter is most known for being the site of the first shots of the Civil War. It is barely ready when the American Civil War starts.
1830 · The Second Great Awakening
Being a second spiritual and religious awakening, like the First Great Awakening, many Churches began to spring up from other denominations. Many people began to rapidly join the Baptist and Methodist congregations. Many converts to these religions believed that the Awakening was the precursor of a new millennial age.
1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
Name Meaning
Jewish: variant of Levy .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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