Mary E French

Brief Life History of Mary E

When Mary E French was born in 1860, in Almont, Almont Township, Lapeer, Michigan, United States, her father, Edward Jewett French, was 65 and her mother, Experience Groat, was 40.

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Family Time Line

Edward Jewett French
1795–1866
Experience Groat
1820–1890
Daruin French
1841–1847
Philena Ann French
1851–1942
Myron B. French
1845–1846
William Edmond French
1849–1930
Burleigh Ebenezer French
1856–1945
Lodema O. "Deme" French
1858–1945
Mary E French
1860–

Sources (2)

  • Mary A French in household of Burly E French, "United States Census, 1880"
  • Mary French in household of Experience French, "United States Census, 1870"

World Events (3)

1863

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

1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

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.

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.

Name Meaning

English:

ethnic name for someone from France, from Middle English frensh, frenche ‘French’ (Old English frencisc), or in some cases, perhaps a nickname for someone who adopted French airs.

variant of Anglo-Norman French Frain .

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

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