Brief Life History of James Marks
When James Marks Works was born on 6 April 1859, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, his father, James Marks Works, was 37 and his mother, Phebe Jones, was 33. He lived in Manti, Sanpete, Utah, United States for about 10 years. He died on 1 January 1888, at the age of 28, and was buried in Manti, Sanpete, Utah, United States.
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- James Works in household of James M Works, "United States Census, 1870"
- James Marks Works, "Find A Grave Index"
- James Works in household of Phebe Works, "United States Census, 1880"
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World Events (8)
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.
1868 · Impeach the President!
Caused by many crimes and breaking the Tenure of Office Act, Many Senators and House Representatives became angry with President Johnson and began discussions of his Impeachment. After a special session of Congress, the Articles of Impeachment were approved by the House and then the Senate. Making Andrew Johnson the first President to be Impeached.
Name Meaning
English: variant of Work 2, with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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