Brief Life History of Daniel
When Daniel Brandenstein was born on 8 February 1853, in Indiana, United States, his father, Johann Brandenstein, was 35 and his mother, Clara Johannette Elisabeth Ebert, was 39.
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Family Time Line
Johann Brandenstein
1819–
Clara Johannette Elisabeth Ebert
1813–
John Brandenstein Jr.
1846–1923
Daniel Brandenstein
1853–
Anna BRANDENSTEIN
1854–
Daniel Theodor Brandenstein
1855–
Sources (1)
- Daniel Brandenstein, "Indiana, Births and Christenings, 1773-1933"
Parents and Siblings
1819– Male
1813– Female
Siblings (4)
1846–1923 Male
1853– Male
1854– Female
1855– Male
World Events (3)
1856 · The Town of Santa Claus
Age 3
The town of Santa Fe was denied their application for a United States Postal Service as a town of Santa Fe, Indiana, was already established. Several meetings were held and the name was changed to Santa Claus, Indiana. The United States Postal Service granted their application. Due to the name, the post office in Santa Claus continues to receive thousands of letters to Santa Claus from children around the world each December.
1863
Age 10
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 10
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.
Name Meaning
German: habitational name from any of various places in central Germany, particularly castles, named Brandenstein.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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