Brief Life History of Maria
When Maria Cahoon was born on 4 November 1848, in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States, her father, Daniel Stiles Cahoon, was 26 and her mother, Jane Amanda Spencer, was 26. She lived in Salt Lake, Utah, United States for about 20 years. She died on 16 October 1883, in Murray, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, at the age of 34, and was buried in Murray, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.
Photos and Memories (1)
Do you know Maria? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (10)
- Maria Cahoon in household of Danl J Cahoon, "United States Census, 1870"
- Marriage proof of never being married - tombstone and obituary also indicate this
- Marie Cahoon, "Find A Grave Index"
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1850
Historical Boundaries: 1850: Mexican Cession, United States 1850: Utah Territory, United States 1851: Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States* 1896: Salt Lake, Utah, United States *Renamed Salt Lake in 1868
1857 · The State Capital moves to Des Moines
The Capitol was located in Iowa City until the 1st General Assembly of Iowa recognized that the Capitol should be moved farther west than Iowa City. Land was found two miles from the Des Moines River to start construction of the new building. Today the Capitol building still stands on its original plot.
1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
Name Meaning
Irish (Down and Antrim): variant (reflecting the traditional pronunciation) of Scottish Colquhoun .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesStory Highlight
BIOGRAPHY OF MARIA CAHOON
Maria Cahoon was born 4 November 1848 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa toDaniel Stiles and Jane Amanda Spencer Cahoon. Her mother Jane Amanda Spencer was born 10 October 1822 in We …
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.