Brief Life History of Mariette
"Mariette Riggs Beesley was born 5 March 1859 in Provo, Utah. Her husband, William Oxley Beesley, was born 10 April 1846 and Franklin County, Indiana, and died 18 December 1924. Mariette was one of the first 29 sudents and BYU under Dr. Karl G. Maeser. She taught the organ, and was organist for the Tabernacle and ward choirs. She was active in civic, church, and social activities, County officer for Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, and state officer for Daughters of the American Revolution. As a member of the DAR, Mariette helped found the Provo's Women's Council. She was loved by young and old for her hospitality and charming personality."
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- Mariette Riggs Beesley in household of Wm O Beesley, "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church Census Records (Worldwide), 1914-1960"
- U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
- Mariette Riggs Beesley, "Utah Death Certificates, 1904-1964"
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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.
1881 · The Assassination of James Garfield
Garfield was shot twice by Charles J. Guitea at Railroad Station in Washington, D.C. on July 2, 1881. After eleven weeks of intensive and other care Garfield died in Elberon, New Jersey, the second of four presidents to be assassinated, following Abraham Lincoln.
Name Meaning
English (Dorset):
variant of Ricks with voicing of /ks/ to /gs/.
variant of Rigg , with post-medieval excrescent -s.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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