Mary Callis

Brief Life History of Mary

When Mary Callis was born on 9 March 1862, in Indiana, United States, her father, Edwin Willard Callis, was 35 and her mother, Ellen G Orner, was 33. She married William Ebenezer McCord on 31 October 1883. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. She lived in Martinsville, Washington Township, Morgan, Indiana, United States for about 40 years. She died on 20 December 1941, at the age of 79, and was buried in Martinsville, Washington Township, Morgan, Indiana, United States.

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Family Time Line

William Ebenezer McCord
1850–1921
Mary Callis
1862–1941
Marriage: 31 October 1883
William Callis McCord
1889–1918
Francis Charles McCord
1896–1964

Sources (8)

  • Mary C McCord, "United States Census, 1920"
  • Mary A Callis, "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007"
  • Mary C Callis McCord, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (8)

1863

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.

1886

Statue of Liberty is dedicated.

Name Meaning

English and Irish (of Norman origin): habitational name from the French port of Calais.

Greek: variant of Kallis .

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

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