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William G. Leake 1840 - 1862

William G. Leake was born on May 30, 1840 in Millville, Cumberland County, New Jersey United States to Samuel Fithian Leake and Arabella Griffin Gray, and had siblings Arabella G. Leake, Douglas Leake, Frank Leake, Joseph Leake, John Frank Leake, Samuel Fithian Leake Jr., and Mary E. Leake. William Leake died at age 21 years old on May 20, 1862 in Fortress Monroe, VA.
William G. Leake
May 30, 1840
Millville, Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States
May 20, 1862
Fortress Monroe, VA
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    William was in the military during the Civil War when he incurred fatal wounds in the Battle of Williamsburg and passed away at Fortress Monroe. He was single.
  • 05/30
    1840

    Birthday

    May 30, 1840
    Birthdate
    Millville, Cumberland County, New Jersey United States
    Birthplace
  • 05/20
    1862

    Death

    May 20, 1862
    Death date
    died from wounds received in battle
    Cause of death
    Fortress Monroe, VA
    Death location
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    William G. Leake lived 50 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 21.
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In 1840, in the year that William G. Leake was born, on May 7th, the Great Natchez Tornado hit Mississippi. Around 2p, the second deadliest tornado in U.S. history hit Natchez and the surrounding area. It has been estimated to be a F4 or F5 storm and over 317 people were killed - 109 were injured.
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In 1850, he was only 10 years old when on September 9th, in the middle of the Gold Rush, California was admitted to the US as the 31st state. Previously the western part of Alta California, the state, by itself, is now has the 6th largest economy in the world when compared to other countries.
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