Brief Life History of William Ould
When William Ould Jefferies was born on 12 February 1862, in Grantsville, Tooele, Utah, United States, his father, William Jefferies, was 30 and his mother, Mary Francis Ould, was 21. He married Emma Jane Clark on 19 February 1885, in Logan, Cache, Utah, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. He lived in World for about 5 years. He died on 9 March 1946, in Grantsville, Tooele, Utah, United States, at the age of 84, and was buried in Grantsville, Tooele, Utah, United States.
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- William Ould Jefferies, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church Census Records (Worldwide), 1914-1960"
- William Ould Jeffries, "Utah Death Certificates, 1904-1956"
- Richard Jefferies in entry for Vera Frances Jefferies, "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.
1886
Statue of Liberty is dedicated.
Name Meaning
English: variant of Jeffries .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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Short Sketch of the Life of Emma Jane Clark Jefferies
Short Sketch of the Life of Emma Jane Clark Jefferies Wife of William Ould Jefferies By Alta Ann Jefferies Williams, June 1963 Transcribed by Chris L. Jefferies Great-grandson I feel that it …
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