Thomas Hoadley

Brief Life History of Thomas

When Thomas Hoadley was born about 11 April 1841, in Wellesley Island, Orleans, Jefferson, New York, United States, his father, John D Hoadley, was 35 and his mother, Philena A Comstock, was 28. He lived in Alexandria, Jefferson, New York, United States for about 15 years. He died on 8 December 1902, at the age of 61.

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Thomas Hoadley
1841–1902
Eliza Whesey
1843–1871

Sources (5)

  • Thomas Hoadley, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Thomas Hoadley in household of John Hoadley, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Thomas Handley in household of John Handley, "New York State Census, 1855"

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World Events (7)

1846

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

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

English (southeastern): habitational name from East or West Hoathly (Sussex), from Old English hāth ‘heath’ + lēah ‘woodland clearing’. See Hoad .

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

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