Henry Wernimont (1842–1913)

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    Born
    1842
    Died
    1913

    When was Henry Wernimont born? 1842.

    When did Henry Wernimont die? 1913.

    Life story

    Henry Wernimont (1842–1913) was born in 1842, and died in 1913, at about age 71. 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. 1845 · age 3 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1861 · age 19 — The American Civil War began

    3. 1867 · age 25 — The United States purchased Alaska

    4. 1876 · age 34 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    5. 1898 · age 56 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    6. 1906 · age 64 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    Questions about Henry Wernimont

    When was Henry Wernimont born?

    Henry Wernimont was born in 1842.

    When did Henry Wernimont die?

    Henry Wernimont died in 1913.

    How old was Henry Wernimont at the time of death?

    Henry Wernimont was about 71 years old.

    Where is Henry Wernimont 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 Wernimont was born?

    John Tyler was president of the United States when Henry was born.

    Who was president when Henry Wernimont died?

    In 1913, the U.S. presidents were William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson.

    What major events happened during Henry Wernimont's lifetime?

    During Henry's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 3); the American Civil War began (1861, age 19); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 25); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 34); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 56); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 64).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Wernimont?

    Federal censuses taken during Henry's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1842

    2. Death

      1913

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Henry Wernimont (1842–1913)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/henry-wernimont-1842-1913-3f38ed98/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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