Brief Life History of Emma Jane
When Emma Jane Walworth was born on 14 April 1855, in Oswego, New York, United States, her father, Benjamin A Walworth, was 34 and her mother, Mary Ann Blount, was 34. She married Harvey Eugene Middleton on 30 June 1880. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. She lived in Richland, Richland, Oswego, New York, United States for about 5 years and Scriba, Oswego, New York, United States for about 5 years. She died on 29 May 1933, at the age of 78.
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- Emma Walworth in household of Benjamin Walworth, "New York State Census, 1865"
- Emma J Walrath in entry for Loyd Walrath Middleton, "New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936"
- Emma I Middleton in household of Harvey E Middleton, "New York State Census, 1905"
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1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
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.
1876 · The First Worlds Fair in the U.S.
The First official World's Fair, was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. 37 Countries provided venues for all to see.
Name Meaning
English (Lancashire): habitational name from Walworth in Heighington (Durham) and Walworth in Newington (Surrey), both named with Old English w(e)alh ‘foreigner, Briton, serf’ (genitive plural wala) + worth ‘enclosure’.
History: A William Walworth of London came to New London, CT, in 1689.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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