Brief Life History of Georgianna M
Georgianna M Mott was born on 4 November 1839, in New York, United States as the daughter of William Mott. She married Egbert Seymour on 18 May 1864, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 2 daughters. She lived in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States for about 20 years and Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States in 1940. She died on 22 August 1917, in Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, at the age of 77, and was buried in Stockbridge Cemetery, Stockbridge, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States.
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- Georgiana Seymour, "New York State Census, 1905"
- Georgianna M Seymour in the U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
- Mott in entry for Charles Adams Miller, Jr and Lillian Mary Seymour, "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940"
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1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
1848 · Fire Causes $1.5 Million in Damages
"""A fire in September of 1848 caused an estimated $1.5 million in damages to the city of Brooklyn. The fire consumed """"three churches, the post office, two newspaper offices, and other property."""""""
1861 · The 14th Brooklyn is Known as The Red Legged Devils
The 14th Regiment New York State Militia, or 14th Brooklyn, was constituted on May 13, 1847. The 14th Brooklyn received the nickname “The Red Legged Devils” due to their vibrant red trousers. At the time, most Union regiments wore blue. The volunteer militia, led by Colonel Alfred M. Wood, consisted primarily of abolitionists from Brooklyn. They served between the years of 1861 through 1864 and were known for their grit and determination and never stood down from a fight.
Name Meaning
English: from the Middle English female personal name Motte, a pet form of Matilda. There has probably been some confusion with Moat .
German: topographic name for someone who lived by or owned property in a marshy area, from Middle High German mot ‘mud, swamp’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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