Brief Life History of Jemima
When Jemima Isaacs was born on 3 November 1822, in Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, her father, Elias Isaac, was 21 and her mother, Sarah Long, was 20. She married James Gabb on 2 April 1842, in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 3 daughters. She immigrated to New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States in 1849 and lived in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom in 1841. She died in 1849, in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States, at the age of 27, and was buried in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Jemima? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (12)
- Jemima Isaacs, "England and Wales Census, 1841"
- Jemima Isaacs, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", (1823)
- Jemima Isaacs, "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (6)
1823
Rugby Football 'invented' at Rugby School.
1825 · The Crimes Act
The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.
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.
Name Meaning
Jewish, English, and Dutch: patronymic from the Old Testament personal name Isaac . This surname is also established in South Africa. It is rare in the Netherlands.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.