Almira E McFadden

Brief Life History of Almira E

When Almira E McFadden was born on 13 August 1815, in Putnam, Georgia, United States, her father, William McFadden, was 25 and her mother, Catherine Holloway, was 21. She had at least 4 sons and 4 daughters with Edwin Gurley Thomas. She lived in Itawamba, Mississippi, United States in 1860 and Mississippi, United States in 1870. She died on 3 June 1872, in Lee, Mississippi, United States, at the age of 56, and was buried in Lee, Mississippi, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Almira E? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Edwin Gurley Thomas
1810–
Almira E McFadden
1815–1872
John David Thomas
1839–1917
Mary Catharine Thomas
1841–1906
Matilda A "Mattie" Thomas
1843–1924
Elizabeth Ann (Bettie) Thomas
1844–
Edwin Thomas
1848–1863
Elisha Thomas
1849–1853
Alice Thomas
1854–1863
Eugene E. Thomas
1865–1867

Sources (4)

  • Almira Thomas in household of Edwin G Thomas, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Almira E. McFadden Thomas, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Elmira Thomas in household of Ed G Thomas, "United States Census, 1870"

World Events (7)

1817

Mississippi is the 20th state.

1819 · Panic! of 1819

With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 

1832 · The Black Hawk War

Convinced that a group of Native American tribes were hostile, The United States formed a frontier militia to stop them in their tracks. Even though Black Hawk was hoping to avoid bloodshed while trying to resettle on tribal land, U.S. officials opened fire on the Native Americans. Black Hawk then responded to this confrontation by successfully attacking the militia at the Battle of Stillman's Run and then left northward. After a few months the militia caught up with Black Hawk and his men and defeated them at the Battle of Wisconsin Heights. While being weakened by hunger, injuries and desertion, Black Hawk and the rest of the many native survivors retreated towards the Mississippi. Unfortunately, Black Hawk and other leaders were later captured when they surrendered to the US forces and were then imprisoned for a year.

Name Meaning

Scottish and Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Phaid(e)in (Scottish) and Mac Pháidín (Irish), patronymics from Gaelic pet forms of the personal name Pádraig, see Patrick .

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

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.