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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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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