Brief Life History of Christa Ann
When Christa Ann McClain was born on 16 March 1863, in Newaygo, Michigan, United States, her father, John Harrison McClain, was 25 and her mother, Mary Jane Housler, was 22. She married Walter Emory Houghtalin on 16 March 1879, in Selma Township, Wexford, Michigan, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 3 daughters. She lived in Michigan, United States in 1870. She died on 30 May 1945, in Colfax Township, Wexford, Michigan, United States, at the age of 82, and was buried in Meauwataka, Wexford, Michigan, United States.
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- Christa A. Houghtalin in household of James W. Houghtalin, "United States Census, 1880"
- Christa Anna M Houghtalin, "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952"
- Christa Houghtalin in entry for Harry I Houghtalin, "Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917"
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1865
Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.
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.
1886
Statue of Liberty is dedicated.
Name Meaning
Scottish and Manx: variant of McLean .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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