When Jane Eliza Minor was born on 21 September 1839, in Chenango, Broome, New York, United States, her father, Gideon B Minor, was 39 and her mother, Lydia Allen Geer, was 32. She married James H. Barnes on 17 February 1864, in Coventry, Coventry, Chenango, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son. She lived in Oxford, Chenango, New York, United States in 1855 and Binghamton, Broome, New York, United States for about 30 years. She died on 3 May 1921, in Gwynedd, Lower Gwynedd Township, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 81, and was buried in Binghamton, Broome, New York, United States.
Do you know Jane Eliza? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
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.
English: variant of Miner .
German: Latinized (humanistic) form of Klein or Kleiner , from Latin minor ‘less, smaller’.
Altered form of French Ménard (see Menard ), reflecting the characteristic Canadian and American French rounding of the -ard ending.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesAs a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.