Elizabeth Heitman (1831–1912)

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    Born
    1831
    Died
    1912

    When was Elizabeth Heitman born? 1831.

    When did Elizabeth Heitman die? 1912.

    Life story

    Elizabeth Heitman (1831–1912) was born in 1831, and died in 1912, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Elizabeth's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Elizabeth's life.

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    The world Elizabeth lived through

    1. 1845 · age 14 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1861 · age 30 — The American Civil War began

    3. 1867 · age 36 — The United States purchased Alaska

    4. 1876 · age 45 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    5. 1898 · age 67 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    6. 1906 · age 75 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    Questions about Elizabeth Heitman

    When was Elizabeth Heitman born?

    Elizabeth Heitman was born in 1831.

    When did Elizabeth Heitman die?

    Elizabeth Heitman died in 1912.

    How old was Elizabeth Heitman at the time of death?

    Elizabeth Heitman was about 81 years old.

    Where is Elizabeth Heitman buried?

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

    Who was president when Elizabeth Heitman was born?

    Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Elizabeth was born.

    Who was president when Elizabeth Heitman died?

    William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Elizabeth died.

    What major events happened during Elizabeth Heitman's lifetime?

    During Elizabeth's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 14); the American Civil War began (1861, age 30); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 36); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 45); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 67); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 75).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Elizabeth Heitman?

    Federal censuses taken during Elizabeth's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1831

    2. Death

      1912

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Elizabeth Heitman (1831–1912)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/elizabeth-heitman-1831-1912-95d1292e/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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