William Babb

Maleabout 1861–

Brief Life History of William

William Babb was born about 1861, in Texas, United States. He married Laura Oliver Chynoweth on 2 April 1923, in El Paso, Texas, United States. He died in his hometown.

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William Babb
about 1861–
Laura Oliver Chynoweth
1881–1950
Marriage: 2 April 1923

Sources (3)

  • William Babb, "United States Census, 1930"
  • William M Babb, "Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977"
  • William M. Babb, "Texas Marriages, 1837-1973"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    2 April 1923El Paso, Texas, United States

    • World Events (3)

    about 1861 · Texas Secedes from the United States

    Age NaN

    On February 1, 1861, Texas seceded from the United States. On March 2, 1861, they had joined with the Confederate States of America.

    1863

    Age 2

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

    1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

    Age 2

    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.

    Name Meaning

    English (Devon, Somerset, and Cornwall): from the Middle English personal name Babb(e), usually no doubt a pet form of the female personal name Barbara (see Barbara ), but possibly in some cases a survival of the Old English personal name Babba, which is found in several placenames, including Babbacombe in Devon and Babington in Somerset.

    English (Devon, Somerset, and Cornwall): from Middle English babe ‘infant, young child’, applied as a nickname.

    Americanized form of German Bobb or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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

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