Mabel Auten

Brief Life History of Mabel

When Mabel Auten was born on 16 August 1875, in Milan Township, Monroe, Michigan, United States, her father, John M. Auten, was 31 and her mother, Elizabeth Thompson, was 30. She married Norman John Laskey on 17 March 1892, in Cone, Milan Township, Monroe, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. She lived in York Township, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States in 1920. She died on 10 September 1934, in Milan, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States, at the age of 59, and was buried in Milan, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States.

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Norman John Laskey
1866–1941
Mabel Auten
1875–1934
Marriage: 17 March 1892
Grant Loomis Laskey
1893–1960
Lynn L Laskey
1896–1987

Sources (20)

  • Mabel Laskey in household of Norman J Laskey, "United States Census, 1930"
  • Mabel Anteir, "Michigan Births, 1867-1902"
  • Mabel Auten, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"

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World Events (8)

1876 · The First Worlds Fair in the U.S.

The First official World's Fair, was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. 37 Countries provided venues for all to see.

1879 · New State Capitol Building Dedicated

After the second state capitol had been destroyed, Michigan Governor Henry P. Baldwin initiated the passing of a bill that would cover the costs for a new building. The bill was adopted and raised over $1 million by a six year state income tax. Architect Elijah E. Myers' design named Tuebor, or I will defend, was selected and he was commissioned to design the new capitol building. The renaissance revival brick and sandstone building soared 267 feet from the ground and was dedicated on January 1, 1879.

1896 · Plessy vs. Ferguson

A landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of racial segregation laws for public facilities if the segregated facilities were equal in quality. It's widely regarded as one of the worst decisions in U.S. Supreme Court history.

Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Aten .

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

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