1. William Osborn Stoddard was an American journalist, inventor, and author of memoirs, novels, poetry, and children's books.
13 Facts About William Stoddard
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William Stoddard was known for serving in the White House as a private secretary to Abraham Lincoln.
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William Stoddard's parents were Prentice S and Sarah Stoddard.
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William Stoddard's father was a bookseller, and William Stoddard worked in his bookshop while growing up.
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William Stoddard attended the University of Rochester, where he entered with the Class of 1858 and graduated in 1857.
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William Stoddard knew Lincoln, worked hard for his election, and received a government appointment.
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William Stoddard first served as a clerk in the Interior Department.
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William Stoddard moved to New York City and worked briefly on Wall Street.
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William Stoddard entered government service again from 1871 to 1873, this time for the government of New York City.
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William Stoddard was a clerk for the Department of Docks.
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William Stoddard wrote poetry, fiction, memoirs, biographies, and 76 children's books, ultimately producing over one hundred books in total.
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On July 25,1870, William Stoddard married Susan Eagleson Cooper; they had five children.
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William Stoddard died at his home in Madison, New Jersey, on August 29,1925.