Brief Life History of Elizabeth
When Elizabeth Grainger was born in 1848, in Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, United States, her father, William Grainger, was 37 and her mother, Sarah Payler, was 29.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Elizabeth? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (3)
- Elizabeth Granger in household of Sarah Granger, "United States Census, 1850"
- Legacy NFS Source: Elizabeth Grainger - Government record: Census record: birth-name: Elizabeth Grainger
- Legacy NFS Source: Elizabeth Grainger - Government record: Census record
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1860 · Ohio supports the Union side of the Civil War
Although divided as a state on the subject of slavery, Ohio participated in the Civil War on the Union's side, providing over 300,000 troops. Ohio provided the 3rd largest number of troops by any Union state.
1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1881 · The Assassination of James Garfield
Garfield was shot twice by Charles J. Guitea at Railroad Station in Washington, D.C. on July 2, 1881. After eleven weeks of intensive and other care Garfield died in Elberon, New Jersey, the second of four presidents to be assassinated, following Abraham Lincoln.
Name Meaning
English (of Norman origin): variant of Granger .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.