Brief Life History of Caroline E. "Carrie"
When Caroline E. "Carrie" Moffett was born on 5 February 1849, in Illinois, United States, her father, Willis Greene Moffett, was 44 and her mother, Caroline Stone, was 39. She married Abraham Seaver Adams on 1 April 1871, in Townsend, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son. She lived in Richfield Township, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States for about 5 years and Minnesota, United States in 1870. She died on 30 December 1919, in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States, at the age of 70, and was buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Caroline E. "Carrie"? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (21)
- Caroline E Adams in household of Abraham Adams, "United States Census, 1900"
- Carrie E. Moffitt, "Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949"
- Adams, "Minnesota, Death Records and Certificates, 1900-1955"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1856 · The Largest Map Company in the World
William Rand opened a small printing shop in Chicago. Doing most of the work himself for the first two years he decided to hire some help. Rand Hired Andrew McNally, an Irish Immigrant, to work in his shop. After doing business with the Chicago Tribune, Rand and McNally were hired to run the Tribune's entire printing operation. Years later, Rand and McNally established Rand McNally & Co after purchasing the Tribune's printing business. They focused mainly on printing tickets, complete railroad guides and timetables for the booming railroad industry around the city. What made the company successful was the detailed maps of roadways, along with directions to certain places. Rand McNally was the first major map publisher to embrace a system of numbered highways and erected many of the roadside highway signs that have been adopted by state and federal highway authorities. The company is still making and updating the world maps that are looked at every day.
1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
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
Scottish, northern English, and northern Irish: variant of Moffatt .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.