Brief Life History of George
George Oatman was born about 1851, in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States. He married Amanda Deming about 1870.
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George Oatman
1851–
Amanda Deming
1851–1882
Marriage: about 1870
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Spouse and Children
1851– Male
1851–1882 Female
Marriage
about 1870Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States
World Events (3)
1863
Age 12
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 12
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.
1917 · Women Given the Right to Vote in New York
Age 66
Voters in New York approve a bill giving women the right to vote. This is passed three years prior to the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution which allowed women to vote nationwide.
Name Meaning
Variant of Outman , a surname of German or Dutch origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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