Laura Adkins
1858–1969 (Age 45)
United States
The Life of Laura
Laura Adkins was born from 1858 to 1881, in United States. She married Anthony Forney from 1875 to 1918. They were the parents of at least 1 son. She died from 1903 to 1969, at the age of 111.
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Family Time Line
Laura Adkins
1858–1969
Anthony Forney
1855–
Marriage: from 1875 to 1918
Carl S. Forney
1876–
Spouse & Children
1858–1969Female
1855–Male
MARRIAGE
from 1875 to 1918
from 1875 to 1918
children
(1)
- Carl S. Forney
1876–Male
World Events (8)
1863
Age 5
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 5
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.
1890 · The Sherman Antitrust Act
Age 32
This Act tried to prevent the raising of prices by restricting trade. The purpose of the Act was to preserve a competitive marketplace to protect consumers from abuse.
Name Meaning
English: from the Middle English personal name Adkin, a pet form of Adam that was in use particularly in the English Midlands, + patronymic -s. Compare Atkins .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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