Brief Life History of John
John Pickett was born in 1856, in Corunna, Shiawassee, Michigan, United States as the son of John Bernhard.
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Family Time Line
John Bernhard
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Elizabeth Pickett
1854–
John Pickett
1856–
Esther Pickett
1858–1895
Joseph Pickett
1859–
Mary Pickett
1861–1895
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Parents and Siblings
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Siblings (5)
1854– Female
1856– Male
1858–1895 Female
1859– Male
1861–1895 Female
World Events (3)
1863
Age 7
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 7
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.
1879 · New State Capitol Building Dedicated
Age 23
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.
Name Meaning
English:
from the Middle English, Old French personal name Picot, Pigot, a pet form of Pic (see Pike 6). In Middle English, the form Piket (Old French Picquet) was also common.
sometimes a late development of Pickard 1 or 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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