Henry Bair (1861–1930)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1861
    Died
    1930

    When was Henry Bair born? 1861.

    When did Henry Bair die? 1930.

    Life story

    Henry Bair (1861–1930) was born in 1861, and died in 1930, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Henry's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Henry's life.

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    The world Henry lived through

    1. 1861 · age 0 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 6 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 15 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 37 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 45 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 53 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 59 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about Henry Bair

    When was Henry Bair born?

    Henry Bair was born in 1861.

    When did Henry Bair die?

    Henry Bair died in 1930.

    How old was Henry Bair at the time of death?

    Henry Bair was about 69 years old.

    Where is Henry Bair buried?

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

    Who was president when Henry Bair was born?

    In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.

    Who was president when Henry Bair died?

    Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when Henry died.

    What happened in the world the year Henry Bair was born?

    In 1861, the American Civil War began.

    What major events happened during Henry Bair's lifetime?

    During Henry's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 8); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 31); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 45); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 56); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 68).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Bair?

    Federal censuses taken during Henry's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1861

    2. Death

      1930

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Henry Bair (1861–1930)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/henry-bair-1861-1930-e77fda45/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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