Caroline Ewing

Femaleabout 1838–10 April 1900

Brief Life History of Caroline

When Caroline Ewing was born about 1838, in Missouri, United States, her father, George N. E. Ewing, was 36 and her mother, Lucinda A Rubey, was 37. She married Rueben Staton on 28 February 1856. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 2 daughters. She lived in Sugar Creek Township, Randolph, Missouri, United States in 1850. She died on 10 April 1900, at the age of 63, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, De Witt Township, Carroll, Missouri, United States.

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Family Time Line

Rueben Staton
1832–1865
Caroline Ewing
1838–1900
Marriage: 28 February 1856
Georgia Ellen Staton
1859–
Charles Samuel Staton
1863–1939
Ed Staton
1863–1926
Rueby Staton
1865–1941
John W Staton
1879–1932

Sources (9)

  • Eveline Ewing im Haushalt von George N Ewing, „United States Census, 1850“
  • Caroline E. Staton, "Missouri Marriages, 1750-1920"
  • Caroline Ewing Jones, "Find A Grave Index"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    28 February 1856
  • Children (5)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (10)

    +5 More Children

    World Events (7)

    1846

    Age 8

    U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

    1863

    Age 25

    Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

    1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

    Age 25

    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.

    Name Meaning

    Scottish: altered form of Ewen , formed as if it were an English patronymic ending in -ing. See also McEwen .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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