Hotaling, Hiram
Birth
Hiram, eldest son of Aaron Hotaling and Mary Rogers, was born in the town of Berne, Albany county, New York, March 16, 1828[1]
Occupation
He was educated in the public schools, and in early life was a farmer. He was especially interested in fine stock breeding, and owned some of the first Durham short-horned cattle. In 1858, after the removal of the family to Albany, he engaged in the ice business in that city, which he prosecuted with such vigor that in a few years he had earned the title of "Ice King" of the Hudson river. During one year he had a complete monopoly of the city ice trade, supplying, in addition to the family trade, the large beef companies, hotels and restaurants. He became very prosperous and extended his operations to more distant points, not, however, with satisfactory results. He was a most capable man of business and a hard worker, richly deserving the success he won. He affiliated with the Democratic party until 1870, when he transferred his allegiance to the Republican. He now lives in quiet retirement in Albany, spending his summers in his home in the suburbs. He is a member of the First Baptist Church of Albany and a man of high character. [1]
Marriage & Children
He married, in Berne, Louisa Gardiner who died in Albany in 1892, a daughter of Hon. James D. Gardiner, of the Gardiner's Island, New York, family [1]
Hiram and Louisa (Gardiner) Hotaling had two daughters:
- Mary, born in New Scotland; was educated in Albany, and died in New York City in 1892. She married Samuel Curtis Parks, no issue.[1]
- Anna H., educated in the Albany schools; married William Curtis Saxton. She survives her husband and resides in Albany with her venerable father, they being the last survivors. She is a member of the Baptist church, and a woman of refinement and culture. William C. Saxton was born in Rockport, New York, died in Albany, January 18, 1910. He was finely educated and became well known in the literary world as a strong and interesting magazine and newspaper writer. He was for many years connected with the department of state at Albany, resigning on account of failing health. He then engaged in Albany as a wholesale dealer in coal until his sudden death. In early life he prepared for the profession of law and was admitted to the New York state bar in 1878. He was a pleasing and forcible public speaker and often in demand. He was a brother of Judge Saxton, of Clyde, New York, ex-lieutenant-governor of New York state.[1]
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