Christopher Tilley (1866–1936)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1866
    Died
    1936

    When was Christopher Tilley born? 1866.

    When did Christopher Tilley die? 1936.

    Life story

    Christopher Tilley (1866–1936) was born in 1866, and died in 1936, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents Christopher's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Christopher's life.

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    The world Christopher lived through

    1. 1867 · age 1 — The United States purchased Alaska

    2. 1876 · age 10 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    3. 1898 · age 32 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    4. 1906 · age 40 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    5. 1914 · age 48 — World War I began

    6. 1920 · age 54 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    7. 1933 · age 67 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    Questions about Christopher Tilley

    When was Christopher Tilley born?

    Christopher Tilley was born in 1866.

    When did Christopher Tilley die?

    Christopher Tilley died in 1936.

    How old was Christopher Tilley at the time of death?

    Christopher Tilley was about 70 years old.

    Where is Christopher Tilley buried?

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

    Who was president when Christopher Tilley was born?

    Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Christopher was born.

    Who was president when Christopher Tilley died?

    Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Christopher died.

    What major events happened during Christopher Tilley's lifetime?

    During Christopher's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 1); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 20); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 37); World War I began (1914, age 48); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 61).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Christopher Tilley?

    Federal censuses taken during Christopher's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1866

    2. Death

      1936

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Christopher Tilley (1866–1936)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/christopher-tilley-1866-1936-fc00a390/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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