Allen Murry (1821–1923)
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- Born
- 1821
- Died
- 1923
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- Names in Stone
When was Allen Murry born? 1821.
When did Allen Murry die? 1923.
Life story
Allen Murry (1821–1923) was born in 1821, and died in 1923, at about age 102. A cemetery record documents Allen's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Allen's life.
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The world Allen lived through
1825 · age 4 — The Erie Canal opened
1848 · age 27 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 44 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 50 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 71 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 82 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 91 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 97 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about Allen Murry
When was Allen Murry born?
Allen Murry was born in 1821.
When did Allen Murry die?
Allen Murry died in 1923.
How old was Allen Murry at the time of death?
Allen Murry was about 102 years old.
Where is Allen Murry buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Allen's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Allen Murry was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Allen was born.
Who was president when Allen Murry died?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
What major events happened during Allen Murry's lifetime?
During Allen's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 4); the American Civil War began (1861, age 40); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 48); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 71); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 85); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 96).
Which U.S. censuses would include Allen Murry?
Federal censuses taken during Allen's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1821
Death
1923
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