Eglise Morhous

Brief Life History of Eglise

When Eglise Morhous was born about 1856, in New York, United States, her father, Joseph Stafford Morhous, was 45 and her mother, Eunice C. Hathaway, was 25.

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Family Time Line

Joseph Stafford Morhous
1812–1894
Eunice C. Hathaway
1832–1911
Eglise Morhous
1856–
Boy Morhous
1855–
Orson B. Morhous
1857–1921
Albert Jack Morhous
1866–1928

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    World Events (3)

    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.

    1917 · Women Given the Right to Vote in New York

    Voters in New York approve a bill giving women the right to vote. This is passed three years prior to the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution which allowed women to vote nationwide.

    Name Meaning

    short form of Elisabeth . The name was introduced into the English-speaking world (where it is often written without the accent) in the late 19th century and has become fairly popularity in recent years.

    Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.

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