Father Conroy (1827–1895)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1827
    Died
    1895

    When was Father Conroy born? 1827.

    When did Father Conroy die? 1895.

    Life story

    Father Conroy (1827–1895) was born in 1827, and died in 1895, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents Father's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Father's life.

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    The world Father 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 Father Conroy

    When was Father Conroy born?

    Father Conroy was born in 1827.

    When did Father Conroy die?

    Father Conroy died in 1895.

    How old was Father Conroy at the time of death?

    Father Conroy was about 68 years old.

    Where is Father Conroy buried?

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

    Who was president when Father Conroy was born?

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

    Who was president when Father Conroy died?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Father died.

    What major events happened during Father Conroy's lifetime?

    During Father'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 Father Conroy?

    Federal censuses taken during Father'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

      1895

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Father Conroy (1827–1895)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/father-conroy-1827-1895-3489883c/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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