When Miriam Eliza Donaghe was born on 21 February 1854, in Benton, Missouri, United States, her father, Hugh Casslin Donaghe, III, was 61 and her mother, Eliza Linn Lindsey, was 42. She married Adelbert Rightman Parker on 13 September 1876, in Greenwood, Sebastian, Arkansas, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters.
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Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
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.
Statue of Liberty is dedicated.
Some characteristic forenames: Irish Caitlin, Colm, Kieran.
Irish (Tyrone and Derry): variant of Donahue .
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