Cora Tooker (1859–1924)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1859
    Died
    1924

    When was Cora Tooker born? 1859.

    When did Cora Tooker die? 1924.

    Life story

    Cora Tooker (1859–1924) was born in 1859, and died in 1924, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents Cora's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Cora's life.

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    The world Cora lived through

    1. 1861 · age 2 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 8 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 17 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 39 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 47 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 55 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 61 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about Cora Tooker

    When was Cora Tooker born?

    Cora Tooker was born in 1859.

    When did Cora Tooker die?

    Cora Tooker died in 1924.

    How old was Cora Tooker at the time of death?

    Cora Tooker was about 65 years old.

    Where is Cora Tooker buried?

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

    Who was president when Cora Tooker was born?

    James Buchanan was president of the United States when Cora was born.

    Who was president when Cora Tooker died?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Cora died.

    What major events happened during Cora Tooker's lifetime?

    During Cora's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 2); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 10); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 33); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 47); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 58).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Cora Tooker?

    Federal censuses taken during Cora's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1859

    2. Death

      1924

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Cora Tooker (1859–1924)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/cora-tooker-1859-1924-ca71ae67/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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