Brief Life History of George Washington
When George Washington Swann was born on 5 June 1840, in Blount, Alabama, United States, his father, Edward Swann Sr., was 46 and his mother, Hannah McCollum, was 34. He married Elmirah Jane Jett on 26 July 1860, in Blount, Alabama, United States. They were the parents of at least 9 sons and 8 daughters. He lived in Alabama, United States in 1870 and Election Precinct 20 Bangor, Blount, Alabama, United States in 1900. He registered for military service in 1907. He died on 5 March 1919, in Blount, Alabama, United States, at the age of 78, and was buried in Hayden, Blount, Alabama, United States.
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- George W Swan, "United States Census, 1900"
- George Swann, "Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950"
- George Washington Swann, "Find A Grave Index"
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1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
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.
Name Meaning
English: variant of Swan .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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