Henry Herbert (1855–1927)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1855
    Died
    1927

    When was Henry Herbert born? 1855.

    When did Henry Herbert die? 1927.

    Life story

    Henry Herbert (1855–1927) was born in 1855, and died in 1927, at about age 72. 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. 1861 · age 6 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 12 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 21 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 43 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 51 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 59 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 65 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about Henry Herbert

    When was Henry Herbert born?

    Henry Herbert was born in 1855.

    When did Henry Herbert die?

    Henry Herbert died in 1927.

    How old was Henry Herbert at the time of death?

    Henry Herbert was about 72 years old.

    Where is Henry Herbert 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 Herbert was born?

    Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Henry was born.

    Who was president when Henry Herbert died?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Henry died.

    What major events happened during Henry Herbert'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 Herbert?

    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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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1855

    2. Death

      1927

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Henry Herbert (1855–1927)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/henry-herbert-1855-1927-f1ca2358/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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