Henry Gillun (1832–1907)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1832 in East Pascagoula, Mississippi
- Died
- 1907 in New York City, New York
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Henry Gillun born? 1832 in East Pascagoula, Mississippi.
When did Henry Gillun die? 1907 in New York City, New York.
Life story
Henry Gillun (1832–1907) was born in 1832 in East Pascagoula, Mississippi, and died in 1907 in New York City, New York, at about age 75. 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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1845 · age 13 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 16 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 31 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 35 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 39 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 54 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 66 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 71 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about Henry Gillun
When was Henry Gillun born?
Henry Gillun was born in 1832 in East Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Where was Henry Gillun born?
Henry Gillun was born in East Pascagoula, Mississippi.
When did Henry Gillun die?
Henry Gillun died in 1907 in New York City, New York.
Where did Henry Gillun die?
Henry Gillun died in New York City, New York.
How old was Henry Gillun at the time of death?
Henry Gillun was about 75 years old.
Where is Henry Gillun 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 Gillun was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Henry was born.
Who was president when Henry Gillun died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Henry died.
What major events happened during Henry Gillun's lifetime?
During Henry's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 13); the American Civil War began (1861, age 29); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 35); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 44); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 66); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Gillun?
Federal censuses taken during Henry's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1832
East Pascagoula, Mississippi
Death
1907
New York City, New York
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