Lydia Shaulis

Femaleabout 1847–

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Lydia Shaulis was born about 1847, in United States.

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    World Events (3)

    1863

    Age 16

    Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

    1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

    Age 16

    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.

    1865

    Age 18

    Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.

    Name Meaning

    Altered form of Lithuanian Šaulys: occupational name from šaulys ‘rifleman’. Compare Soulis .

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

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