Bridget Shane (1840–1896)
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- Born
- 1840
- Died
- 1896
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Bridget Shane born? 1840.
When did Bridget Shane die? 1896.
Life story
Bridget Shane (1840–1896) was born in 1840, and died in 1896, at about age 56. 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 5 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 8 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 23 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 27 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 31 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 46 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Bridget Shane
When was Bridget Shane born?
Bridget Shane was born in 1840.
When did Bridget Shane die?
Bridget Shane died in 1896.
How old was Bridget Shane at the time of death?
Bridget Shane was about 56 years old.
Where is Bridget Shane 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 Shane was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Bridget was born.
Who was president when Bridget Shane died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Bridget died.
What major events happened during Bridget Shane's lifetime?
During Bridget's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 5); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 8); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 23); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 27); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 31); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 46).
Which U.S. censuses would include Bridget Shane?
Federal censuses taken during Bridget's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1840
Death
1896
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