Henry Spring (1817–1885)
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- Born
- 1817
- Died
- 1885
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- Names in Stone
When was Henry Spring born? 1817.
When did Henry Spring die? 1885.
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Henry Spring (1817–1885) was born in 1817, and died in 1885, at about age 68. 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 8 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 29 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 44 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 48 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 52 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 59 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about Henry Spring
When was Henry Spring born?
Henry Spring was born in 1817.
When did Henry Spring die?
Henry Spring died in 1885.
How old was Henry Spring at the time of death?
Henry Spring was about 68 years old.
Where is Henry Spring 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 Spring was born?
In 1817, the U.S. presidents were James Madison and James Monroe.
Who was president when Henry Spring died?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
What major events happened during Henry Spring's lifetime?
During Henry's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 8); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 29); the American Civil War began (1861, age 44); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 48); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 52); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Spring?
Federal censuses taken during Henry's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1817
Death
1885
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AncestryData, "Henry Spring (1817–1885)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/henry-spring-1817-1885-c2ccc375/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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