Catherine Mix (1837–1900)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1837
    Died
    1900

    When was Catherine Mix born? 1837.

    When did Catherine Mix die? 1900.

    Life story

    Catherine Mix (1837–1900) was born in 1837, and died in 1900, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents Catherine's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Catherine's life.

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    The world Catherine lived through

    1. 1845 · age 8 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1848 · age 11 — The California Gold Rush began

    3. 1863 · age 26 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    4. 1867 · age 30 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1871 · age 34 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    6. 1886 · age 49 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    7. 1898 · age 61 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    Questions about Catherine Mix

    When was Catherine Mix born?

    Catherine Mix was born in 1837.

    When did Catherine Mix die?

    Catherine Mix died in 1900.

    How old was Catherine Mix at the time of death?

    Catherine Mix was about 63 years old.

    Where is Catherine Mix buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Catherine's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Catherine Mix was born?

    In 1837, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.

    Who was president when Catherine Mix died?

    William McKinley was president of the United States when Catherine died.

    What major events happened during Catherine Mix's lifetime?

    During Catherine's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 8); the American Civil War began (1861, age 24); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 30); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 39); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 61).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Catherine Mix?

    Federal censuses taken during Catherine's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1837

    2. Death

      1900

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Catherine Mix (1837–1900)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/catherine-mix-1837-1900-1bc1dfd6/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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