Emily Terrill (1878–1916)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1878
    Died
    1916

    When was Emily Terrill born? 1878.

    When did Emily Terrill die? 1916.

    Life story

    Emily Terrill (1878–1916) was born in 1878, and died in 1916, at about age 38. A cemetery record documents Emily's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Emily's life.

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    The world Emily lived through

    1. 1886 · age 8 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1898 · age 20 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    3. 1903 · age 25 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    4. 1908 · age 30 — Ford introduced the Model T

    5. 1914 · age 36 — World War I began

    Questions about Emily Terrill

    When was Emily Terrill born?

    Emily Terrill was born in 1878.

    When did Emily Terrill die?

    Emily Terrill died in 1916.

    How old was Emily Terrill at the time of death?

    Emily Terrill was about 38 years old.

    Where is Emily Terrill buried?

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

    Who was president when Emily Terrill was born?

    Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Emily was born.

    Who was president when Emily Terrill died?

    Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Emily died.

    What major events happened during Emily Terrill's lifetime?

    During Emily's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 8); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 20); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 25); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 30); World War I began (1914, age 36).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Emily Terrill?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1878

    2. Death

      1916

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Emily Terrill (1878–1916)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/emily-terrill-1878-1916-e60d792e/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Names in Stone

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