Emma Morgan (1835–1890)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1835
    Died
    1890

    When was Emma Morgan born? 1835.

    When did Emma Morgan die? 1890.

    Life story

    Emma Morgan (1835–1890) was born in 1835, and died in 1890, at about age 55. 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 10 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1848 · age 13 — The California Gold Rush began

    3. 1863 · age 28 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    4. 1867 · age 32 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1871 · age 36 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    6. 1886 · age 51 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    Questions about Emma Morgan

    When was Emma Morgan born?

    Emma Morgan was born in 1835.

    When did Emma Morgan die?

    Emma Morgan died in 1890.

    How old was Emma Morgan at the time of death?

    Emma Morgan was about 55 years old.

    Where is Emma Morgan 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 Morgan was born?

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

    Who was president when Emma Morgan died?

    Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Emma died.

    What major events happened during Emma Morgan's lifetime?

    During Emma's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 10); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 13); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 28); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 32); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 36); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 51).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Emma Morgan?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1835

    2. Death

      1890

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Emma Morgan (1835–1890)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/emma-morgan-1835-1890-fe5c6d80/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

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