Emma Cline (1827–1893)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1827
    Died
    1893

    When was Emma Cline born? 1827.

    When did Emma Cline die? 1893.

    Life story

    Emma Cline (1827–1893) was born in 1827, and died in 1893, at about age 66. A cemetery record documents Emma's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Emma's life.

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    The world Emma lived through

    1. 1845 · age 18 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1848 · age 21 — The California Gold Rush began

    3. 1863 · age 36 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    4. 1867 · age 40 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1871 · age 44 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    6. 1886 · age 59 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    Questions about Emma Cline

    When was Emma Cline born?

    Emma Cline was born in 1827.

    When did Emma Cline die?

    Emma Cline died in 1893.

    How old was Emma Cline at the time of death?

    Emma Cline was about 66 years old.

    Where is Emma Cline buried?

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

    Who was president when Emma Cline was born?

    John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when Emma was born.

    Who was president when Emma Cline died?

    In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.

    What major events happened during Emma Cline's lifetime?

    During Emma's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 18); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 21); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 36); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 40); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 44); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 59).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Emma Cline?

    Federal censuses taken during Emma's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1827

    2. Death

      1893

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Emma Cline (1827–1893)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/emma-cline-1827-1893-d228d1bf/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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