Brief Life History of John George
When John George Handley was born on 16 March 1855, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, his father, George Handley, was 28 and his mother, Elizabeth Clark, was 30. He married Ruth Briggs Stratton on 27 February 1879, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 4 daughters. He lived in Utah, United States in 1870 and Sugar House, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States in 1880. He died on 24 June 1903, in Orem, Utah, Utah, United States, at the age of 48, and was buried in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States.
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- John G Handley in household of George Handley, "United States Census, 1860"
- John C Handley, "BillionGraves Index"
- John George in entry for Hazel Ruth Handley, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Record of Members (Worldwide), 1836-1970"
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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.
1868 · Impeach the President!
Caused by many crimes and breaking the Tenure of Office Act, Many Senators and House Representatives became angry with President Johnson and began discussions of his Impeachment. After a special session of Congress, the Articles of Impeachment were approved by the House and then the Senate. Making Andrew Johnson the first President to be Impeached.
Name Meaning
English and Irish: variant of Hanley .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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