Brief Life History of Mary Elizabeth
Name comes from the German Eychenberg/Eichenberg it has been spelled Eikenbary, Eikenbarry, Eikenbery, Eikenberry, Theren are family mebers who are siblings with different last names on there Headstones I have come across at least 15 variations. My family has always shown her last name as Eikenberry.
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Family Time Line
Sources (10)
- Mary Moore in household of Joseph Moore, "United States Census, 1850"
- Legacy NFS Source: Mary Eikenberry - Individual or family possessions: birth: about 31 January 1827; Union, Indiana, United States
- Mary Eikenbury, "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934"
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World Events (8)
1830 · The Second Great Awakening
Being a second spiritual and religious awakening, like the First Great Awakening, many Churches began to spring up from other denominations. Many people began to rapidly join the Baptist and Methodist congregations. Many converts to these religions believed that the Awakening was the precursor of a new millennial age.
1835
Historical Boundaries: 1835: Des Moines, Michigan Territory, United States 1836: Des Moines, Wisconsin Territory, United States 1838: Des Moines, Iowa Territory, United States 1846: Des Moines, Iowa, United States
1841 · Indiana Nears Bankruptcy
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.
Name Meaning
From Hebrew. See Maria and Mary .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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