Brief Life History of Archie Gilmore
When Archie Gilmore Blatchford was born in June 1858, in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, his father, Charles Blatchford, was 27 and his mother, Agnes Gilmore, was 28. He married Clara Augusta Saunders on 30 September 1883, in Essex, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. He died on 18 December 1924, in Waltham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, at the age of 66.
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- Archy G Blatchford in household of Charles Blatchford, "United States Census, 1860"
- Archie Gilmore Blatchford, "Massachusetts Births, 1841-1915"
- Aren G. Blatchford, "Massachusetts Marriages, 1841-1915"
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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.
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.
Name Meaning
English (mainly Devon): habitational name from Blatchford in Sourton, Devon, which is probably named with the Old English personal name Blæcca + Old English ford ‘ford’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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