Brief Life History of Oscar N.
When Oscar N. Houghtaling was born on 2 November 1853, in Berne, Albany, New York, United States, his father, Nicholas N. Houghtaling, was 32 and his mother, Mary M Mathias, was 27. He lived in New Scotland, New Scotland, Albany, New York, United States in 1865. He died on 28 August 1873, at the age of 19.
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- Oscar N Hotaling, "New York State Census, 1865"
- Oscar Hotaling, "United States Census, 1860"
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World Events (6)
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.
1865
Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.
Name Meaning
Variant of Hotaling , a surname of Dutch origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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