Katherine Henrietta Heath

Brief Life History of Katherine Henrietta

When Katherine Henrietta Heath was born in 1862, in New York, United States, her father, George W. Heath, was 38 and her mother, Mary Ann Clark, was 28. She had at least 3 daughters with John A Wheelock. She lived in Geneseo, Geneseo, Livingston, New York, United States in 1880 and York, York, Livingston, New York, United States in 1910. She died on 25 April 1911, in York, Livingston, New York, United States, at the age of 49, and was buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Piffard, York, Livingston, New York, United States.

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Family Time Line

John A Wheelock
1864–1943
Katherine Henrietta Heath
1862–1911
Florence E Wheelock
1891–
M. Louise Wheelock
1894–1969
E Kathleen Wheelock
1897–1958

Sources (15)

  • Henrietta Wheelock, "United States Census, 1920"
  • Katherine Henrietta Heath Wheelock, "Find a Grave Index"
  • Heath in entry for Earle A. Mac Leod, "New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936"

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.

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.

Name Meaning

English: topographic name for someone who lived ‘(on the) heath’ (Middle English he(a)th, Old English hǣth) or else a habitational name from any of numerous places called with this word. The same word also denoted heather, the characteristic plant of heathland areas. This surname has also been established in Dublin, Ireland, since the late 16th century.

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

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