Mary I Cummins

Brief Life History of Mary I

When Mary I Cummins was born on 15 November 1860, in Harrison, Missouri, United States, her father, Charles Cummins, was 24 and her mother, Ruth Ann Lynch, was 22. She had at least 3 sons and 2 daughters with George W Sherrill. She lived in Washington Township, Harrison, Missouri, United States in 1900. She died on 5 February 1901, in Harrison, Missouri, United States, at the age of 40, and was buried in Washington Township, Harrison, Missouri, United States.

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Family Time Line

George W Sherrill
1858–1898
Mary I Cummins
1860–1901
Charles William Sherrill
1880–1946
John W Sherrill
1882–
Annie May Sherrill
1887–1903
Bertha E. Sherrill
1893–1894
Bertie A Sherrill
1893–

Sources (3)

  • Mary E Sherrill, "United States Census, 1900"
  • Mary I. Cummins Sherrill, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Mary Cummings in entry for Charley William Sherrill, "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"

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.

1872 · The First National Park

Yellowstone National Park was given the title of the first national park by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant. It is also believed to be the first national park in the world.

Name Meaning

Scottish and English (of Norman origin): variant of Cummings .

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

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