Researching Henry Totten
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 105 people with the Totten surname? In that year Totten was ranked number 3474 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Henry means "ruler of the home" and is of German origin.
Records of Henry Totten on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Henry Totten and the Totten Family History
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Totten Family History Databases
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Henry Totten
Henry "Hank" Totten (September 2, 1824 – October 24, 1899) was an American businessman and politician.
Born in Congress Township, Wayne County, Ohio, Totten moved to Barton, Washington County, Wisconsin Territory in 1846. He then settled in Waukesha, Wisconsin and was a merchant. He served as sealer of weights and measurements. In 1870, Totten served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat. In 1879, Totten moved to Chicago, Illinois and worked for a wholesale business. He then settled in Winnetka, Illinois. Totten died in Winnetka, Illinois after suffering from a long illness.
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