Brief Life History of Charles M.
When Charles M. Estelle was born about 1825, in New Jersey, United States, his father, John Estell, was 36 and his mother, Catherine Matthews, was 40. He married Elizabeth Emmons on 23 January 1847, in Monmouth, New Jersey, United States. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 4 daughters. He died on 30 March 1897, in Howell Township, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States, at the age of 73, and was buried in Southard, Howell Township, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States.
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- Charles Estill, "United States Census, 1850"
- Chas M Estelle, "New Jersey Deaths and Burials, 1720-1988"
- Charles M Estelle in entry for Lefferts Disbrow Estelle, "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
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1825 · The Crimes Act
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.
1833
The Camden & Amboy railroad was completed in 1833. It made transportation between New York City and Philadelphia possible within a 7-hour time-frame. This advancement led to dozens of other companies opening railroad lines during the 1800's.
1844
The 1844 revision of the New Jersey State Constitution made some significant changes. Suffrage rights were revoked from women and non-whites, meaning that only white men could vote. A separation of powers was established between executive, legislative, and judicial branches. A new bill of rights was provided, and the state now had the right to elect the governor.
Name Meaning
English: altered form of Estell .
In some cases possibly also French: from the female personal name Estelle, from Latin stella ‘star’; the name was popularized by a 3rd-century Christian martyr.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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