Brief Life History of Mary
When Mary Starsnick was born on 25 September 1910, in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States, her father, John Ivan Staresnick, was 32 and her mother, Therese Grubic, was 27. She had at least 1 son with Edward William Riley. She lived in Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United States in 1920. She died on 25 September 2007, at the age of 97.
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Family Time Line
Sources (9)
- Mary Starenick in household of John Starenick, "United States Census, 1920"
- Mary Staresnick, "Illinois, Cook County, Birth Certificates, 1871-1949"
- Mary Ritey in entry for Mr Lawrence Staresnick, "Illinois, Cook County, Obituaries, ca. 1970-1990"
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World Events (8)
1912 · The Girl Scouts
Like the Boy Scouts of America, The Girl Scouts is a youth organization for girls in the United States. Its purpose is to prepare girls to empower themselves and by acquiring practical skills.
1919 · The Chicago Race Riot of 1919
During the Chicago race riot, which was raised by racial conflicts throughout Chicago, thirty-eight people died (23 black and 15 white) and over five hundred were injured. It is considered the worst of the approximately 25 riots during the Red Summer and was the worst race riot in Illinois.
1937 · The Neutrality Act
The Neutrality Acts were passed in response to the growing conflicts in Europe and Asia during the time leading up to World War II. The primary purpose was so the US wouldn't engage in any more foreign conflicts. Most of the Acts were repealed in 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
Name Meaning
From Hebrew. See Maria and Mary .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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