Brief Life History of John
When John Chaterdon was born on 6 April 1875, in Lowell, Kent, Michigan, United States, his father, John Chaterdon, was 48 and his mother, Angenette Morse, was 38. He married Jennie A. Scott on 9 January 1895, in Bowne Township, Kent, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters. He lived in Lowell Township, Kent, Michigan, United States in 1900 and Kent, Michigan, United States in 1920. He died on 8 December 1936, in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States, at the age of 61, and was buried in Merriman Cemetery, Alto, Bowne Township, Kent, Michigan, United States.
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- John Chatterdon, "United States Census, 1920"
- John Chaterdon, "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
- John C Chaterdon, "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.
1896 · Plessy vs. Ferguson
A landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of racial segregation laws for public facilities if the segregated facilities were equal in quality. It's widely regarded as one of the worst decisions in U.S. Supreme Court history.
Name Meaning
form of John , also used quite frequently in the English-speaking world. In Northern Ireland it is sometimes found as a variant of Ewan .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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