Brief Life History of Benjamin
When Benjamin Fillmore was born in 1857, in Ellisburg, Jefferson, New York, United States, his father, Sylvanus Fillmore, was 35 and his mother, Artimisia Nutting, was 35. He lived in Fremont, Newaygo, Michigan, United States in 1920 and Garfield Township, Newaygo, Michigan, United States in 1930. He died on 5 July 1930, in Newaygo, Michigan, United States, at the age of 73, and was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Fremont, Newaygo, Michigan, United States.
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- Ben Filmore in household of H N Van Sickle, "United States Census, 1920"
- Ben Filmore, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952"
- Benjamin Filmore in household of Charles D Foreman, "United States Census, 1910"
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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
variant of Finnemore with late medieval or early post-medieval change from -n- to -l-.
habitational name from a minor place in Slimbridge, Gloucestershire recorded as Fyllymore in 1562, which is apparently the same as Fulemore recorded between 1200 and 1212. Perhaps also from Fullamoor in Whitchurch, Devon.
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Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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