Brief Life History of Nicholas
Nicholas Lathan was born in 1819, in New York, United States. He married Harriet A about 1847, in Jefferson, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. He lived in Wilna, Jefferson, New York, United States in 1850 and Champion, Jefferson, New York, United States in 1855.
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- Nichelos Lathan, "United States Census, 1850"
- Nicolas Lathan, "New York State Census, 1855"
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World Events (8)
1819 · Panic! of 1819
With the Aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars the global market for trade was down. During this time, America had its first financial crisis and it lasted for only two years.
1827 · Slavery Becomes Illegal in New York State
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.
1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
Name Meaning
English (mainly northeastern counties): variant of Latham .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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