Brief Life History of Alexandre M
When Alexandre M Blanchet was born on 4 May 1859, in Youngsville, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, his father, Olivier Blanchet, was 28 and his mother, Marie Celina Roy, was 28.
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- Alexandre M. Blanchet, "Louisiana Births and Christenings, 1811-1830, 1854-1934"
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1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.
1868 · Louisiana Is Readmitted Into the Union
Louisiana was readmitted into the Union.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Jacques, Andre, Adrien, Alain, Armand, Chantal, Francois, Georges, Laurent, Lucien, Marcel.
French: from a diminutive of Blanc .
English (of Norman origin): variant of Blanchett . Compare Blancett and Blansit .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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