Brief Life History of Jay Harrison
When Jay Harrison Morningstar was born on 2 October 1888, in Columbia Township, Tuscola, Michigan, United States, his father, Oliver Morningstar, was 42 and his mother, Elizabeth A Andress, was 23. He married Luetta Skeen on 7 September 1910, in Flint, Genesee, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in United States in 1949 and Ypsilanti Township, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States in 1950. He died on 16 August 1971, in Osceola, Florida, United States, at the age of 82, and was buried in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States.
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- Jay H Morningstar, "United States Census, 1950"
- Harrison Morningstar, "Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917"
- Jay Morningstar, "Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940"
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1890 · The Sherman Antitrust Act
This Act tried to prevent the raising of prices by restricting trade. The purpose of the Act was to preserve a competitive marketplace to protect consumers from abuse.
1898 · Florida Involvement in Spanish-American War
Florida played a critical role during the Spanish-American War. The port of Tampa saw the arrival of over 30,000 troops; this traffic resulted in the small town experiencing massive growth and becoming a city. Cuban-Americans across the state also helped with raising money and support for the war.
1910 · The BSA is Made
Being modeled after the Boy Scout Association in England, The Boy Scouts of America is a program for young teens to learn traits, life and social skills, and many other things to remind the public about the general act of service and kindness to others.
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Jewish (American): translation into English of Morgenstern .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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