Edmund Ingalls, son of Robert, was born about 1598 in Skirbeck, Lincolnshire, England. He immigrated in 1628 to Salem, Massachusetts and with his brother, Francis, founded Lynn, Massachusetts in 1629. He married Ann, fathered nine children, and died in 1648.
Dr. Louis J. Oatman, born on December 13, 1874, in O’Fallon, Illinois, was a distinguished physician and surgeon in St. Louis. He graduated from St. Louis University in 1893 and gained extensive experience through various hospital roles. Professionally, he served as chief medical examiner for multiple insurance companies and was active in medical associations. Married to Anna Martin, they had one daughter, Olive. A Republican by political stance, Dr. Oatman is also a member of the First Presbyterian Church and enjoys travel.
Harrison B. Oatman was born in Cortland, New York, in 1826 and moved to Ohio and then Rockford, Illinois, where he married Lucena K. Ross in 1847. In 1853, he journeyed to Oregon, settling in Jackson County, and participated in mining and trading. He notably escaped an attack related to the Indian war and later lived in Portland, transitioning from grocery trade to land speculation. Oatman served as a first lieutenant in the First Oregon Infantry during the Civil War, earning commendations for his bravery.
Harrison B. Oatman, born on February 25, 1826, in New York, moved with his family to Ohio and eventually to Illinois. In 1853, he journeyed to Oregon, where he engaged in farming, mining, and established the first store in Phoenix. Oatman served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Indian conflicts and earned commendations for his military service. After the war, he settled in Portland, excelling in real estate and grocery businesses. He and his wife Lucena had four children, with the family thriving in their endeavors.