Henry Griffin (1839–1878)
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- Born
- 1839
- Died
- 1878
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- Names in Stone
When was Henry Griffin born? 1839.
When did Henry Griffin die? 1878.
Life story
Henry Griffin (1839–1878) was born in 1839, and died in 1878, at about age 39. 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 6 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 9 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 24 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 28 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 32 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Henry Griffin born?
Henry Griffin was born in 1839.
When did Henry Griffin die?
Henry Griffin died in 1878.
How old was Henry Griffin at the time of death?
Henry Griffin was about 39 years old.
Where is Henry Griffin 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 Griffin was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Henry was born.
Who was president when Henry Griffin died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Henry died.
What major events happened during Henry Griffin's lifetime?
During Henry's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 6); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 9); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 24); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 28); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 32).
Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Griffin?
Federal censuses taken during Henry's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1839
Birth
1839
Death
1878
Death
1878
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