Brief Life History of Richard Henry
When Dr. Richard Henry Wheatland was born on 6 July 1830, in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, his father, Richard Goodhue Wheatland, was 31 and his mother, Mary Bemis Richardson, was 35. He lived in Essex, Massachusetts, United States in 1860. He died on 24 December 1863, in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, at the age of 33, and was buried in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
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Sources (7)
- Richard H Wheatland in household of R T Wheatland, "United States Census, 1860"
- Richard Henry Wheatland, "Find A Grave Index"
- Richard H Wheatland, "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001"
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World Events (6)
1832 · The Black Hawk War
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.
1836 · City of Salem Incorporated
On March 23, 1836, the city of Salem, Massachusetts was incorporated and three years later adopted a seal and motto
1840 · Harmony Grove Cemetery Established
The Harmony Grove Cemetery was established in 1840. Many notible people are buried many being government officials. The war department gave cannons from the Civil War to stand as monuments along with the stautes of three different people Sarah Parker Remond, Frederick Townsend War, Stephen C. Phillips.
Name Meaning
Anglo-Saxon: Hwæte, wheat, and land, land, meaning wheat land
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