Brief Life History of Robert
When Robert Hendershot was born in 1856, in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan, United States, his father, Robert Kitchen Hendershot, was 41 and his mother, Sarah M Plues, was 28. He married Minnie Munding on 8 May 1884, in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 daughters. He died on 17 November 1935, at the age of 79, and was buried in Monroe, Monroe, Michigan, United States.
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- Robert Hendershot in household of Robert Hendershot, "United States Census, 1870"
- Robt. Hendershat, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
- Robert B Hendershot, "Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952"
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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.
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.
Name Meaning
Americanized form of German Hinneschiedt, a habitational name from a place named Hünscheid in the Middle Rhine area. The surname Hinneschiedt is very rare in Germany.
History: Bearers of this surname are descended from Michael Henneschied or Hinneschied (1674–1749), who came to NY aboard the Lyon, from Munich, Germany, and settled in New Germantown (now Oldwick), NJ.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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