When Mary Elizabeth Garges was born about 1842, in Lawrence, Indiana, United States, her father, James E Garges, was 26 and her mother, Jane Smith, was 31. She married Hugh Tirey on 5 August 1858, in Lawrence, Indiana, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 5 daughters. She lived in Marion Township, Lawrence, Indiana, United States for about 20 years.
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The State of Indiana was near bankruptcy in 1841 due to the inability to repay interest incurred for the Massive Internal Improvement Act. The state liquidated much of its public works. Many of the projects were handed over to the state’s creditors as a way to reduce debt. Only two of the eight proposed infrastructure projects were completed by the creditors.
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
Yellowstone National Park was given the title of the first national park by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant. It is also believed to be the first national park in the world.
Altered form of German Gerges .
Altered form of Garrigus , a surname of French origin (see Garrigues ).
History: Many of the bearers of the surname Garges are descendants of Matthieu Garrigues, a Huguenot from France (see Garrigues ).
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