James Kozee

Brief Life History of James

When James Kozee was born about 1861, in Greenup, Greenup, Kentucky, United States, his father, Andrew Jackson Kozee, was 28 and his mother, Susan Elam, was 37.

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Family Time Line

Andrew Jackson Kozee
1834–1907
Susan Elam
1825–1869
Greenville George Kozee
1855–
James Kozee
1861–
Granville Kozee
1856–
Millard Kozee
1858–
Trinvilla "Babe" Kozee
1860–1939
America Alice Kozee
1865–1940

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    World Events (3)

    1861

    Kentucky sided with the Union during the Civil War, even though it is a southern state.

    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.

    Name Meaning

    Variant of Keesee , a surname of presumably French origin.

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

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