Mr Gridley
about 1830–
New York, United States
The Life of Mr Gridley
Mr Gridley was born about 1830, in New York, United States. He married Jane M Bess about 1850, in New York, United States.
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Family Time Line
Mr Gridley
1830–
Jane M Bess
1830–1860
Marriage: about 1850
Spouse and Children
1830–Male
1830–1860Female
MARRIAGE
about 1850
New York, United States
about 1850
New York, United States
World Events (3)
1830 · The Second Great Awakening
Age 0
Being a second spiritual and religious awakening, like the First Great Awakening, many Churches began to spring up from other denominations. Many people began to rapidly join the Baptist and Methodist congregations. Many converts to these religions believed that the Awakening was the precursor of a new millennial age.
1830 · The Oregon Trail
Age 0
Many people started their 2,170-mile West trek to settle the land found by Louis and Clark. They used large-wheeled wagons to pack most of their belongings and were guided by trails that were made by the previous trappers and traders who walked the area. Over time the trail needed annual improvements to make the trip faster and safer. Most of Interstate 80 and 84 cover most of the ground that was the original trail.
1917 · Women Given the Right to Vote in New York
Age 87
Voters in New York approve a bill giving women the right to vote. This is passed three years prior to the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution which allowed women to vote nationwide.
Name Meaning
English: nickname for someone with a pock-marked face ( see Greeley ).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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