William Eicher

Brief Life History of William

When William Eicher was born on 22 July 1867, in Newark, Newark Township, Gratiot, Michigan, United States, his father, Joseph Eicher, was 41 and his mother, Elizabeth Beck, was 39. He married Gene W. Hile on 18 August 1888, in Gratiot, Michigan, United States. He lived in North Star Township, Gratiot, Michigan, United States in 1900. He died on 8 April 1922, in Alma, Gratiot, Michigan, United States, at the age of 54, and was buried in Newark, Newark Township, Gratiot, Michigan, United States.

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William Eicher
1867–1922
Nettie May Hile
1872–1968
Marriage: 18 August 1888
Eugene Eicher
1889–1904
Edna Catherine Eicher
1892–1972

Sources (15)

  • William Eicher, "United States Census, 1900"
  • Henry William Eieher, "Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917"
  • William Eicher, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"

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1868 · Impeach the President!

Caused by many crimes and breaking the Tenure of Office Act, Many Senators and House Representatives became angry with President Johnson and began discussions of his Impeachment. After a special session of Congress, the Articles of Impeachment were approved by the House and then the Senate. Making Andrew Johnson the first President to be Impeached.

1879 · New State Capitol Building Dedicated

After the second state capitol had been destroyed, Michigan Governor Henry P. Baldwin initiated the passing of a bill that would cover the costs for a new building. The bill was adopted and raised over $1 million by a six year state income tax. Architect Elijah E. Myers' design named Tuebor, or I will defend, was selected and he was commissioned to design the new capitol building. The renaissance revival brick and sandstone building soared 267 feet from the ground and was dedicated on January 1, 1879.

1882 · The Chinese Exclusion Act

A federal law prohibiting all immigration of Chinese laborers. The Act was the first law to prevent all members of a national group from immigrating to the United States.

Name Meaning

German: topographic name for someone living by an oak tree, or a habitational name for someone from a place called Eiche or Eichen. See Eich .

South German: occupational name for a person who checked weights and measures against official specifications, from Middle High German īcher.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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