Brief Life History of Josephine
Josephine Gardella was born in Italy. She died on 27 October 1979, in Florida, United States.
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World Events (3)
1860
Northern Italy was joined to the Kingdom of Sardinia.
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.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: French Amie, Emile.
Italian: probably from a pet form of Garda, a feminine form of Gardo, a short form of various personal names such as Edgardo, Ildegardo, Mingardo. This surname is also found in southern France and Corsica.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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