Brief Life History of Jay
When Jay Leavenworth was born on 9 August 1860, in Milford, Oakland, Michigan, United States, his father, Rev. Josiah Burton Leavenworth, was 40 and his mother, Catherine Flint, was 31. He married Caroline Jane Parker on 24 May 1882, in Novi, Oakland, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. He lived in Howell, Livingston, Michigan, United States in 1930 and Marion Township, Livingston, Michigan, United States in 1940. He died on 21 December 1941, in Northville, Wayne, Michigan, United States, at the age of 81, and was buried in Novi, Oakland, Michigan, United States.
Photos and Memories (3)
Do you know Jay? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (24)
- Jay Leavenworth, "United States Census, 1940"
- Jay Leavenworth, "Michigan, Births and Christenings, 1775-1995"
- Jay Levenworth, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
Spouse and Children
Children (2)
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
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.
1882 · The Chinese Exclusion Act
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
English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place, possibly Leavenheath in Suffolk.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.