Brief Life History of Lydia
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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