Emma Fowler
1822–
New York, United States
The Life of Emma
Emma Fowler was born in 1822, in New York, United States. She married Micajah Mott on 22 September 1837, in New York City, New York County, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son.
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Family Time Line
Emma Fowler
1822–
Micajah Mott
1809–
Marriage: 22 September 1837
William Henry Mott
1838–1863
Spouse & Children
1822–Female
- Micajah Mott
1809–Male
MARRIAGE
22 September 1837
New York City, New York County, New York, United States
22 September 1837
New York City, New York County, New York, United States
children
(1)
- William Henry Mott
1838–1863Male
World Events (8)
1825 · The Crimes Act
Age 3
The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.
1827 · Slavery Becomes Illegal in New York State
Age 5
During the years 1799 to 1827, New York went through a period of gradual emancipation. A Gradual Emancipation Law was passed in 1799 which freed slave children born after July 4, 1799. However, they were indentured until 25 years old for women and 28 years old for men. A law passed 1817 which freed slaves born before 1799, yet delayed their emancipation for ten years. All remaining slaves were freed in New York State on July 4, 1827.
1863
Age 41
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
Name Meaning
English: occupational name for a bird-catcher (a common medieval occupation), Middle English fogelere, foulere(Old English fugelere, a derivative of fugol ‘bird’).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (1)
- Illinois Probate Records, 1819-1970; pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-16032-23882-50
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