Charles A Olmstead

Male3 March 1852–28 March 1945

Brief Life History of Charles A

When Charles A Olmstead was born on 3 March 1852, in Richmond, Ontario, New York, United States, his father, Edward Hall Olmsted, was 37 and his mother, Elizabeth Betsey Reed, was 32. He married Mary Emily Allen on 14 February 1877, in Ontario, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in Bristol, Ontario, New York, United States in 1865 and New York, United States in 1870. In 1875, his occupation is listed as farmer of own farm. in Richmond, Ontario, New York, United States. He died on 28 March 1945, at the age of 93, and was buried in Richmond Center Cemetery, Richmond Center, Richmond, Ontario, New York, United States.

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Family Time Line

Charles A Olmstead
1852–1945
Mary Emily Allen
1857–
Marriage: 14 February 1877
Bertha E Olmsted
1877–
Edward Allen Olmstead
1881–1977
Mildred A. Olmsted
1889–
Raymond Ethan Olmstead
1894–1979

Sources (15)

  • Chas Olmstead, "United States Census, 1880"
  • Charles Olmstead, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Charles Timstead dans le foyer de Raymond Umstead, "Recensement des États-Unis, 1940"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    14 February 1877Ontario, New York, United States
  • Children (4)

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    Siblings (10)

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    World Events (8)

    1863

    Age 11

    Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

    1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

    Age 11

    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.

    1881 · The Assassination of James Garfield

    Age 29

    Garfield was shot twice by Charles J. Guitea at Railroad Station in Washington, D.C. on July 2, 1881. After eleven weeks of intensive and other care Garfield died in Elberon, New Jersey, the second of four presidents to be assassinated, following Abraham Lincoln.

    Name Meaning

    English: habitational name from Olmstead Green in Cambridgeshire.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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