Caroline Anderson (1845–1896)
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- Born
- 1845
- Died
- 1896
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- Names in Stone
When was Caroline Anderson born? 1845.
When did Caroline Anderson die? 1896.
Life story
Caroline Anderson (1845–1896) was born in 1845, and died in 1896, at about age 51. A cemetery record documents Caroline's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Caroline's life.
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The world Caroline lived through
1845 · age 0 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 3 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 18 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 22 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 26 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 41 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Caroline Anderson
When was Caroline Anderson born?
Caroline Anderson was born in 1845.
When did Caroline Anderson die?
Caroline Anderson died in 1896.
How old was Caroline Anderson at the time of death?
Caroline Anderson was about 51 years old.
Where is Caroline Anderson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Caroline's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Caroline Anderson was born?
In 1845, the U.S. presidents were John Tyler and James K. Polk.
Who was president when Caroline Anderson died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Caroline died.
What happened in the world the year Caroline Anderson was born?
In 1845, the Irish Potato Famine began.
What major events happened during Caroline Anderson's lifetime?
During Caroline's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 0); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 3); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 18); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 22); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 26); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 41).
Which U.S. censuses would include Caroline Anderson?
Federal censuses taken during Caroline's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1845
Death
1896
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