Chester Morton (1822–1906)
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- Born
- 1822
- Died
- 1906
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Chester Morton born? 1822.
When did Chester Morton die? 1906.
Life story
Chester Morton (1822–1906) was born in 1822, and died in 1906, at about age 84. A cemetery record documents Chester's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Chester's life.
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1825 · age 3 — The Erie Canal opened
1848 · age 26 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 43 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 49 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 70 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 81 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about Chester Morton
When was Chester Morton born?
Chester Morton was born in 1822.
When did Chester Morton die?
Chester Morton died in 1906.
How old was Chester Morton at the time of death?
Chester Morton was about 84 years old.
Where is Chester Morton buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Chester's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Chester Morton was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Chester was born.
Who was president when Chester Morton died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Chester died.
What major events happened during Chester Morton's lifetime?
During Chester's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 3); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 26); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 43); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 49); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 70); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include Chester Morton?
Federal censuses taken during Chester's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1822
Death
1906
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AncestryData, "Chester Morton (1822–1906)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/chester-morton-1822-1906-7ff3ba6a/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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