Emma Lewis
1855–Female
New York, United States
The Life Summary of Emma
Emma Lewis was born in 1855, in New York, United States. She married Frank Colby in 1875, in New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 daughters.
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Family Time Line
Frank Colby
1854–
Emma Lewis
1855–
Marriage: 1875
Mary Colby
1876–
Myrtle Colby
1878–
Edna Colby
1880–
Spouse and Children
1854–Male
1855–Female
Marriage
1875New York, United States
Children
(3)
1876–Female
1878–Female
1880–Female
World Events (8)
1863
Age 8
1863
Age 8
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 8
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 8
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.
1886
Age 31
1886
Age 31
Statue of Liberty is dedicated.
Name Meaning
Like the French name Louis, which is derived from Ludovicus, from the Old German name Ludwig. A root is "lautwig," meaning illustrious warrior. From this name come the old female names Lewes and Lewisa, from whence comes the modern name Louisa. Louise is a French form of Lewis. Liusaidh is a Gaelic form of Louisa. Luthais is a Gaelic form of Lewis. Loeys is an Anglo-Norman form of Lewis.
Louisa
Ludwig
Lewes
Lewisa
Louise
Liusaidh
Luthais
Loeys
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