Brief Life History of John C
When John C Poet was born on 22 February 1839, in Wayne, Michigan, United States, his father, Peter Poett, was 36 and his mother, Maria, was 33. He married Elizabeth Huntley on 30 April 1859, in Nankin Township, Wayne, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons. He lived in Romulus Township, Wayne, Michigan, United States in 1850. He died on 22 July 1894, in Romulus, Wayne, Michigan, United States, at the age of 55, and was buried in Romulus Memorial Cemetery, Romulus, Wayne, Michigan, United States.
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- John Poet, "United States Census, 1860"
- John Poett, "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995"
- John C. Poet, "Find A Grave Index"
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World Events (8)
1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
1847 · Moving the State Capital
The capital of Michigan was moved from Detroit to Lansing on March 17, 1847. The capital was moved to be further away from Canada, to encourage settlement and boost economy toward the inner regions of the state, and to make to capital more accessible to everyone statewide.
1854 · Creation of the Republican Party
A debate continues over the location of the creation of the Republican Party. Some sources claim the party was formed in Ripon, Wisconsin, on February 28, 1854. Others claim the first meeting of the Republican Party took place in Jackson, Michigan, on July 6, 1854, where the Republican Party was officially organized. Over 1,000 people were present and candidates were selected for the party, thus making it the first Republican convention.
Name Meaning
English (Surrey): occupational name from Middle English poet(e), poit(e) ‘poet, singer’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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