Richard See

Maleabout 1851–

Brief Life History of Richard

Richard See was born about 1851, in California, United States as the son of John See and Ellen Wicknane See. He had at least 1 son with Catalina Elvetha Sanchez. He died in Ellensburg, Kittitas, Washington, United States.

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Richard See
1851–
Catalina Elvetha Sanchez
1851–1941
John Alexander See
1870–1937

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    World Events (3)

    1857 · 7.9 Earthquake In Fort Tejon

    Age 6

    The Fort Tejon earthquake, on January 9, 1857, registered at 7.9, making it one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in the United States. Only two people were killed, largely due to the sparse population in the area where the earthquake occurred. As a result of the large scale shaking, the Kern River was turned upstream and fish were stranded miles from Tulare Lake as the waters were rocked so far from its banks.

    1889 · Washington Becomes a State

    Age 38

    On November 11, 1889, Washington Territory became Washington State the 42nd state to enter the Union. The state was named in honor of George Washington.

    1890 · African American Population in Roslyn

    Age 39

    In 1980, Roslyn was recognized on having the state's highest population of African Americans at 22%

    Name Meaning

    English and German: topographic name for someone who lived by the sea-shore or beside a lake, from Middle English se ‘sea, lake’ (Old English sǣ), Middle High German sē.

    Altered form of French (of Flemish origin) Sy .

    Chinese: variant of Si or Xi .

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

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