Brief Life History of Lovina Melissa
When Lovina Melissa Frazier was born on 1 February 1875, in Casco, Casco Township, St. Clair, Michigan, United States, her father, Joseph Daniel Frazer, was 31 and her mother, Eleanor May Smith, was 28. She married George Irvin Harris on 18 June 1908, in Bad Axe, Huron, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. She lived in Armada, Armada Township, Macomb, Michigan, United States in 1910 and Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, United States in 1920. She died on 27 October 1927, in Fenton, Genesee, Michigan, United States, at the age of 52, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton, Genesee, Michigan, United States.
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- Lavina Fragus in household of Joseph Fragus, "United States Census, 1880"
- Lavina Frazer, "Michigan, County Marriages, 1820-1940"
- Levina M Harris, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952"
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World Events (8)
1876 · The First Worlds Fair in the U.S.
The First official World's Fair, was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. 37 Countries provided venues for all to see.
1879 · New State Capitol Building Dedicated
After the second state capitol had been destroyed, Michigan Governor Henry P. Baldwin initiated the passing of a bill that would cover the costs for a new building. The bill was adopted and raised over $1 million by a six year state income tax. Architect Elijah E. Myers' design named Tuebor, or I will defend, was selected and he was commissioned to design the new capitol building. The renaissance revival brick and sandstone building soared 267 feet from the ground and was dedicated on January 1, 1879.
1890 · The Sherman Antitrust Act
This Act tried to prevent the raising of prices by restricting trade. The purpose of the Act was to preserve a competitive marketplace to protect consumers from abuse.
Name Meaning
English and Scottish: variant of Fraser .
Americanized form of French Frégeau (see Fregeau ).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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