Harley A. Divine

Male6 October 1875–9 April 1899

Brief Life History of Harley A.

When Harley A. Divine was born on 6 October 1875, in Woodbridge Township, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States, his father, George Arthur Divine Jr., was 20 and his mother, Cortilda Emeline Beatty, was 19. He married Adaline Carrie Willits on 20 January 1896, in Hillsdale, Michigan, United States. He died on 9 April 1899, at the age of 23, and was buried in Cambria, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States.

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Harley A. Divine
1875–1899
Adaline Carrie Willits
1872–1933
Marriage: 20 January 1896

Sources (11)

  • Harlan A Devine in household of George A Devine, "United States Census, 1880"
  • Harlond A Divine, "Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917"
  • Harley A Divine, "Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    20 January 1896Hillsdale, Michigan, United States

    • Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (2)

    World Events (8)

    1876 · The First Worlds Fair in the U.S.

    Age 1

    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

    Age 4

    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.

    1882 · The Chinese Exclusion Act

    Age 7

    A federal law prohibiting all immigration of Chinese laborers. The Act was the first law to prevent all members of a national group from immigrating to the United States.

    Name Meaning

    Irish and English: variant of Devine .

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

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