Elizabeth Reger (1846–1906)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1846
    Died
    1906

    When was Elizabeth Reger born? 1846.

    When did Elizabeth Reger die? 1906.

    Life story

    Elizabeth Reger (1846–1906) was born in 1846, and died in 1906, at about age 60. A cemetery record documents Elizabeth's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Elizabeth's life.

    Ancestry

    Ancestry

    Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.

    Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.

    The world Elizabeth lived through

    1. 1846 · age 0 — The Mexican–American War began

    2. 1861 · age 15 — The American Civil War began

    3. 1865 · age 19 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    4. 1869 · age 23 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    5. 1876 · age 30 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    6. 1892 · age 46 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    7. 1900 · age 54 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    8. 1906 · age 60 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    Questions about Elizabeth Reger

    When was Elizabeth Reger born?

    Elizabeth Reger was born in 1846.

    When did Elizabeth Reger die?

    Elizabeth Reger died in 1906.

    How old was Elizabeth Reger at the time of death?

    Elizabeth Reger was about 60 years old.

    Where is Elizabeth Reger 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 Reger was born?

    James K. Polk was president of the United States when Elizabeth was born.

    Who was president when Elizabeth Reger died?

    Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Elizabeth died.

    What happened in the world the year Elizabeth Reger was born?

    In 1846, the Mexican–American War began.

    What major events happened during Elizabeth Reger's lifetime?

    During Elizabeth's lifetime: the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 0); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 17); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 23); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 40); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 54).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Elizabeth Reger?

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

    Census years to search

    Life events

    1. Birth

      1846

    2. Death

      1906

    3. Burial

    Add details

    By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

    Add a name
    Link to an AncestryData record (optional)

    Enter a last name to search public records.

    By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

    Is this information correct?

    By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

    Ancestry

    Ancestry

    Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.

    Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.

    Cite this record

    AncestryData, "Elizabeth Reger (1846–1906)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/elizabeth-reger-1846-1906-0679754e/, accessed 2026-11-14.

    https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/elizabeth-reger-1846-1906-0679754e/

    Sources

    Names in Stone

    Cemetery record from Names in Stone

    View the grave on Names in Stone

    Other Elizabeth Reger records

    No other records are listed for this name.

    Browse Reger family records
    Ancestry

    Ancestry

    Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.

    Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.

    Ancestry

    Ancestry

    AncestryDNA® with Traits

    Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.