Lothrop stoddard biography of abraham lincoln
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Lothrop stoddard biography of abraham lincoln
William Stoddard
American writer
William Stoddard | |
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| Born | William Osborn Stoddard (1835-09-24)September 24, 1835 Homer, New York |
| Died | August 29, 1925(1925-08-29) (aged 89) Madison, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | University of Rochester |
| Occupations | |
| Spouse | Susan Eagleson Cooper (m. ) |
| Children | 5 |
William Osborn Stoddard (1835–1925) was an American journalist, inventor, and author of memoirs, novels, poetry, and children's books.
He was known for serving in the White House as a private secretary to Abraham Lincoln.
Biography
Stoddard was born at Homer, New York, on September 24, 1835. His parents were Prentice S. and Sarah (Osborn) Stoddard.
Stoddard's father was a bookseller, and Stoddard worked in his bookshop while growing up.[1]
Stoddard attended the University of Rochester, where he entered with the Class of 1858[2] and graduated in 1857.
After graduation, he was