Brief Life History of Matilda Caroline
When Matilda Caroline Pickard was born on 10 November 1830, in New York, United States, her father, Jonathan N. Pickard, was 38 and her mother, Mary Countryman, was 29. She married William Perry Payne on 28 February 1850, in Ingham Township, Ingham, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. She lived in Essex Township, Clinton, Michigan, United States in 1850. She died on 1 March 1857, in Michigan, United States, at the age of 26, and was buried in Payne Cemetery, Fulton Township, Gratiot, Michigan, United States.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Matilda Caroline? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (5)
- Matilda Payne in household of William Payne, "United States Census, 1850"
- Matilda C. Pickard, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995"
- Matilda Caroline Pickard Payne, "Find A Grave Index"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (8)
+3 More Children
World Events (5)
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.
1836
Oldest grave seen in the memorials list
1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
Name Meaning
English (mainly Yorkshire) and German: habitational name for someone from Picardy in northern France (see Picard 1).
English: in some cases, possibly also from the Old French personal name Picard, probably from an ancient Germanic name, composed of the elements bic ‘sharp point, pointed weapon’ + hard ‘hardy, brave, strong’.
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.