Bridget Gilson (1843–1902)
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- Born
- 1843
- Died
- 1902
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- Names in Stone
When was Bridget Gilson born? 1843.
When did Bridget Gilson die? 1902.
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Bridget Gilson (1843–1902) was born in 1843, and died in 1902, at about age 59. A cemetery record documents Bridget's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Bridget's life.
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The world Bridget lived through
1845 · age 2 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 5 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 20 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 24 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 28 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 43 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 55 — The Spanish–American War was fought
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When was Bridget Gilson born?
Bridget Gilson was born in 1843.
When did Bridget Gilson die?
Bridget Gilson died in 1902.
How old was Bridget Gilson at the time of death?
Bridget Gilson was about 59 years old.
Where is Bridget Gilson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Bridget's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Bridget Gilson was born?
John Tyler was president of the United States when Bridget was born.
Who was president when Bridget Gilson died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Bridget died.
What major events happened during Bridget Gilson's lifetime?
During Bridget's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 2); the American Civil War began (1861, age 18); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 24); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 33); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include Bridget Gilson?
Federal censuses taken during Bridget's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1843
Death
1902
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