Henry Spackman (1822–1900)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1822
    Died
    1900

    When was Henry Spackman born? 1822.

    When did Henry Spackman die? 1900.

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    Life story

    Henry Spackman (1822–1900) was born in 1822, and died in 1900, at about age 78. 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. 1825 · age 3 — The Erie Canal opened

    2. 1846 · age 24 — The Mexican–American War began

    3. 1861 · age 39 — The American Civil War began

    4. 1865 · age 43 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    5. 1869 · age 47 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    6. 1876 · age 54 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    7. 1892 · age 70 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    8. 1900 · age 78 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    Questions about Henry Spackman

    When was Henry Spackman born?

    Henry Spackman was born in 1822.

    When did Henry Spackman die?

    Henry Spackman died in 1900.

    How old was Henry Spackman at the time of death?

    Henry Spackman was about 78 years old.

    Where is Henry Spackman 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 Spackman was born?

    James Monroe was president of the United States when Henry was born.

    Who was president when Henry Spackman died?

    William McKinley was president of the United States when Henry died.

    What major events happened during Henry Spackman's lifetime?

    During Henry's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 3); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 26); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 43); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 49); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 70).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Spackman?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1822

    2. Death

      1900

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Henry Spackman (1822–1900)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/henry-spackman-1822-1900-8659a619/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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