Brief Life History of Samuel
When Samuel Gentry was born on 22 May 1860, in Mundon, Essex, England, United Kingdom, his father, Samuel J Gentry Sr, was 38 and his mother, Elizabeth Davis, was 35. He married Armilla Rebecca Eldredge on 21 October 1884, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter. He died on 18 May 1888, in Coalville, Summit, Utah, United States, at the age of 27, and was buried in Coalville Cemetery, Coalville, Summit, Utah, United States.
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- Samuel Gefry Gentry, "England and Wales Census, 1861"
- Legacy NFS Source: Samuel Gentry - birth-name: Samuel Gentry
- Samuel Gentry, "Find A Grave Index"
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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 (Essex and Middlesex): nickname from Middle English, Old French genterie ‘nobility of birth or character’. Compare Gentle .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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