James Riley Van Vranken

17 October 1817–4 November 1871 (Age 54)
New York, United States

The Life Summary of James Riley

When James Riley Van Vranken was born on 17 October 1817, in New York, United States, his father, James VAN VRANKEN, was 37 and his mother, Judith HUDSON, was 33. He married Eunice Hodgson in 1836, in Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. He died on 4 November 1871, in Lapeer, Michigan, United States, at the age of 54.

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Family Time Line

James Riley Van Vranken
1817–1871
Eunice Hodgson
1814–1844
Marriage: 1836
Eugene P. Van Vranken
1840–1911
James Anson Van Vranken
1842–1918

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    1836Lockport, Niagara, New York, United States
    • Children

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    World Events (8)

    1819 · Panic! of 1819
    Age 2
    With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years. 
    1827 · Slavery Becomes Illegal in New York State
    Age 10
    During the years 1799 to 1827, New York went through a period of gradual emancipation. A Gradual Emancipation Law was passed in 1799 which freed slave children born after July 4, 1799. However, they were indentured until 25 years old for women and 28 years old for men. A law passed 1817 which freed slaves born before 1799, yet delayed their emancipation for ten years. All remaining slaves were freed in New York State on July 4, 1827.
    1832 · The Black Hawk War
    Age 15
    Convinced that a group of Native American tribes were hostile, The United States formed a frontier militia to stop them in their tracks. Even though Black Hawk was hoping to avoid bloodshed while trying to resettle on tribal land, U.S. officials opened fire on the Native Americans. Black Hawk then responded to this confrontation by successfully attacking the militia at the Battle of Stillman's Run and then left northward. After a few months the militia caught up with Black Hawk and his men and defeated them at the Battle of Wisconsin Heights. While being weakened by hunger, injuries and desertion, Black Hawk and the rest of the many native survivors retreated towards the Mississippi. Unfortunately, Black Hawk and other leaders were later captured when they surrendered to the US forces and were then imprisoned for a year.

    Name Meaning

    Some characteristic forenames: Vietnamese Anh, Thanh, Hung, Minh, Vinh, Dung, Hue, Huong, Lan, Quang, Tan, Thuy, Hong, Chi, Hang, Ho, Pok, Sang, Bai, Chin, Ching, Chu, Chuan, Dong.Vietnamese (Vạn): from the Chinese surname 萬, see Wan 1.Vietnamese (Văn): from the Chinese surnames 文 or 聞, see Wen 2 and 3, and also 5 below.

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

    Possible Related Names

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    Story Highlight

    A COMPILED RECORD OF THE FAMILY OF JAMES R VAN VRANKEN AND HIS WIVES, EUNICE (ANN) HODGSON AND ELIZABETH E WALKER, by Louise M Jones, July 2021

    I have not found verification in New York State records for the birth of JAMES R VAN VRANKEN in 1817, or his wife EUNICE (or ANN) HODGSON in 1820; or for their marriage, about 1838 in New York State. …

    Sources (10)

    • J.R. Vanvranken in entry for James A. Vanvranken and Elizabeth Stines Boules, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
    • James R. Van Vrankin, "Michigan Deaths, 1867-1897"

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