Henry Tooker (1859–1900)

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    Born
    1859
    Died
    1900

    When was Henry Tooker born? 1859.

    When did Henry Tooker die? 1900.

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    Life story

    Henry Tooker (1859–1900) was born in 1859, and died in 1900, at about age 41. 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 2 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1865 · age 6 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    3. 1869 · age 10 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    4. 1876 · age 17 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    5. 1892 · age 33 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    6. 1900 · age 41 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    Questions about Henry Tooker

    When was Henry Tooker born?

    Henry Tooker was born in 1859.

    When did Henry Tooker die?

    Henry Tooker died in 1900.

    How old was Henry Tooker at the time of death?

    Henry Tooker was about 41 years old.

    Where is Henry Tooker 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 Tooker was born?

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

    Who was president when Henry Tooker died?

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

    What major events happened during Henry Tooker's lifetime?

    During Henry's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 2); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 6); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 10); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 17); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 33); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 41).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Tooker?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1859

    2. Death

      1900

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Henry Tooker (1859–1900)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/henry-tooker-1859-1900-d1cdd03d/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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