Henry J. Phipps

Male27 November 1844–16 December 1882

Brief Life History of Henry J.

Henry J. Phipps was born on 27 November 1844, in Medway, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. He died on 16 December 1882, at the age of 38.

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    World Events (3)

    1846

    Age 2

    U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

    1863

    Age 19

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

    1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

    Age 19

    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.

    Name Meaning

    English: from a shortened form of the Middle English personal name Philip , with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

    History: The Phipps family, which holds the titles of marquess of Normandy and earl of Mulgrave, are descended from Constantine Phipps (1656–1723), who was lord chancellor of Ireland. A cousin with a different background, Sir William Phip(p)s (1651–95), was born in ME, where his parents had emigrated. Originally a ship's carpenter, he rose to become royal governor of MA.

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

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