Henry Bishop (1855–1922)
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- Born
- 1855
- Died
- 1922
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- Names in Stone
When was Henry Bishop born? 1855.
When did Henry Bishop die? 1922.
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Life story
Henry Bishop (1855–1922) was born in 1855, and died in 1922, at about age 67. 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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1861 · age 6 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 12 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 21 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 43 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 51 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 59 — World War I began
1920 · age 65 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
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When was Henry Bishop born?
Henry Bishop was born in 1855.
When did Henry Bishop die?
Henry Bishop died in 1922.
How old was Henry Bishop at the time of death?
Henry Bishop was about 67 years old.
Where is Henry Bishop 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 Bishop was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Henry was born.
Who was president when Henry Bishop died?
Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when Henry died.
What major events happened during Henry Bishop's lifetime?
During Henry's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 6); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 14); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 37); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 51); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Bishop?
Federal censuses taken during Henry's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1855
Death
1922
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AncestryData, "Henry Bishop (1855–1922)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/henry-bishop-1855-1922-81178b23/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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