Brief Life History of A. Gunnison
When A. Gunnison Humble was born on 19 September 1853, in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, his father, David Humble, was 27 and his mother, Lydia Stetson, was 21. He married Flora Emma Moore on 28 November 1878, in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in Massachusetts, United States in 1870.
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- N G Humble in household of David Walker, "United States Census, 1860"
- N. Humble, "Massachusetts, Births, 1841-1915"
- N. G. Humble, "Massachusetts, Marriages, 1841-1915"
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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.
1886
Statue of Liberty is dedicated.
Name Meaning
English (northern): nickname for a meek or lowly person, from Middle English (h)umble, humel ‘humble, meek’, a borrowing of Old French umble, ultimately from Latin humilis ‘lowly’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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