Fanny Leach (1848–1949)
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- Born
- 1848
- Died
- 1949
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Fanny Leach born? 1848.
When did Fanny Leach die? 1949.
Life story
Fanny Leach (1848–1949) was born in 1848, and died in 1949, at about age 101. A cemetery record documents Fanny's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Fanny's life.
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The world Fanny lived through
1848 · age 0 — The California Gold Rush began
1867 · age 19 — The United States purchased Alaska
1886 · age 38 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 55 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 66 — World War I began
1927 · age 79 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 89 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 97 — World War II ended
Questions about Fanny Leach
When was Fanny Leach born?
Fanny Leach was born in 1848.
When did Fanny Leach die?
Fanny Leach died in 1949.
How old was Fanny Leach at the time of death?
Fanny Leach was about 101 years old.
Where is Fanny Leach buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Fanny's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Fanny Leach was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Fanny was born.
Who was president when Fanny Leach died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Fanny died.
What happened in the world the year Fanny Leach was born?
In 1848, the California Gold Rush began.
What major events happened during Fanny Leach's lifetime?
During Fanny's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 21); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 50); the Titanic sank (1912, age 64); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 79); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 91).
Which U.S. censuses would include Fanny Leach?
Federal censuses taken during Fanny's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1848
Death
1949
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