Abbie Colburn (1848–1897)
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- Born
- 1848
- Died
- 1897
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- Names in Stone
When was Abbie Colburn born? 1848.
When did Abbie Colburn die? 1897.
Life story
Abbie Colburn (1848–1897) was born in 1848, and died in 1897, at about age 49. A cemetery record documents Abbie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Abbie's life.
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The world Abbie lived through
1848 · age 0 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 15 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 19 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 23 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 38 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Abbie Colburn born?
Abbie Colburn was born in 1848.
When did Abbie Colburn die?
Abbie Colburn died in 1897.
How old was Abbie Colburn at the time of death?
Abbie Colburn was about 49 years old.
Where is Abbie Colburn buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Abbie's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Abbie Colburn was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Abbie was born.
Who was president when Abbie Colburn died?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
What happened in the world the year Abbie Colburn was born?
In 1848, the California Gold Rush began.
What major events happened during Abbie Colburn's lifetime?
During Abbie's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 0); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 15); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 19); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 23); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 38).
Which U.S. censuses would include Abbie Colburn?
Federal censuses taken during Abbie's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1848
Death
1897
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