Henry Dilley (1877–1920)
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- Born
- 1877
- Died
- 1920
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When was Henry Dilley born? 1877.
When did Henry Dilley die? 1920.
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Life story
Henry Dilley (1877–1920) was born in 1877, and died in 1920, at about age 43. 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
1886 · age 9 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 21 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 26 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 31 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 37 — World War I began
1918 · age 41 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about Henry Dilley
When was Henry Dilley born?
Henry Dilley was born in 1877.
When did Henry Dilley die?
Henry Dilley died in 1920.
How old was Henry Dilley at the time of death?
Henry Dilley was about 43 years old.
Where is Henry Dilley 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 Dilley was born?
In 1877, the U.S. presidents were Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes.
Who was president when Henry Dilley died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Henry died.
What major events happened during Henry Dilley's lifetime?
During Henry's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 9); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 21); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 26); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 31); World War I began (1914, age 37); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 41).
Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Dilley?
Federal censuses taken during Henry's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1877
Death
1920
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