Henry Havikhorst (1829–1911)

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    Born
    1829
    Died
    1911

    When was Henry Havikhorst born? 1829.

    When did Henry Havikhorst die? 1911.

    Life story

    Henry Havikhorst (1829–1911) was born in 1829, and died in 1911, at about age 82. 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. 1845 · age 16 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1861 · age 32 — The American Civil War began

    3. 1867 · age 38 — The United States purchased Alaska

    4. 1876 · age 47 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    5. 1898 · age 69 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    6. 1906 · age 77 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    Questions about Henry Havikhorst

    When was Henry Havikhorst born?

    Henry Havikhorst was born in 1829.

    When did Henry Havikhorst die?

    Henry Havikhorst died in 1911.

    How old was Henry Havikhorst at the time of death?

    Henry Havikhorst was about 82 years old.

    Where is Henry Havikhorst 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 Havikhorst was born?

    In 1829, the U.S. presidents were John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.

    Who was president when Henry Havikhorst died?

    William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Henry died.

    What major events happened during Henry Havikhorst's lifetime?

    During Henry's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 16); the American Civil War began (1861, age 32); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 38); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 47); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 69); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 77).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Havikhorst?

    Federal censuses taken during Henry's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1829

    2. Death

      1911

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Henry Havikhorst (1829–1911)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/henry-havikhorst-1829-1911-5107263d/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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