Henry Scharff (1813–1893)
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- Born
- 1813 in Essingen, Rheinphalz, Bavaria
- Died
- 1893
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was Henry Scharff born? 1813 in Essingen, Rheinphalz, Bavaria.
When did Henry Scharff die? 1893.
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Henry Scharff (1813–1893) was born in 1813 in Essingen, Rheinphalz, Bavaria, and died in 1893, at about age 80. 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
1825 · age 12 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 33 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 48 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 52 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 56 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 63 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 79 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about Henry Scharff
When was Henry Scharff born?
Henry Scharff was born in 1813 in Essingen, Rheinphalz, Bavaria.
Where was Henry Scharff born?
Henry Scharff was born in Essingen, Rheinphalz, Bavaria.
When did Henry Scharff die?
Henry Scharff died in 1893.
How old was Henry Scharff at the time of death?
Henry Scharff was about 80 years old.
Where is Henry Scharff 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 Scharff was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Henry was born.
Who was president when Henry Scharff died?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
What major events happened during Henry Scharff's lifetime?
During Henry's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 12); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 35); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 52); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 58); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 79).
Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Scharff?
Federal censuses taken during Henry's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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