Catharine E. Houghtaling

24 January 1824–18 April 1891 (Age 67)
New York, United States

The Life Summary of Catharine E.

When Catharine E. Houghtaling was born on 24 January 1824, in New York, United States, her father, George E. Houghtaling, was 26 and her mother, Maria Hallenbeck, was 25. She married Abram Sigsbee on 8 June 1843, in New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 daughters. She lived in Berne, Albany, New York, United States for about 5 years and Guilderland, Albany, New York, United States for about 5 years. She died on 18 April 1891, at the age of 67.

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Family Time Line

Abram Sigsbee
1821–1901
Catharine E. Houghtaling
1824–1891
Marriage: 8 June 1843
Antoinette Carey
1840–1870
Catharine Sigsbee
1849–

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    8 June 1843New York, United States
    • Children

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    Siblings

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    World Events (7)

    1825 · The Crimes Act
    Age 1
    The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.
    1827 · Slavery Becomes Illegal in New York State
    Age 3
    During the years 1799 to 1827, New York went through a period of gradual emancipation. A Gradual Emancipation Law was passed in 1799 which freed slave children born after July 4, 1799. However, they were indentured until 25 years old for women and 28 years old for men. A law passed 1817 which freed slaves born before 1799, yet delayed their emancipation for ten years. All remaining slaves were freed in New York State on July 4, 1827.
    1846
    Age 22
    U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

    Name Meaning

    Variant of Hotaling , a surname of Dutch origin.

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

    Possible Related Names

    Hotaling

    Sources (4)

    • Catharine E Segsbee in household of Abraham Segsbee, "United States Census, 1880"
    • Catherine Sigsbee in household of Abraham Sigsbee, "United States Census, 1860"

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