Ida Yessen (1849–1919)
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- Born
- 1849
- Died
- 1919
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- Names in Stone
When was Ida Yessen born? 1849.
When did Ida Yessen die? 1919.
Life story
Ida Yessen (1849–1919) was born in 1849, and died in 1919, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents Ida's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ida's life.
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The world Ida lived through
1861 · age 12 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 18 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 27 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 49 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 57 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 65 — World War I began
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When was Ida Yessen born?
Ida Yessen was born in 1849.
When did Ida Yessen die?
Ida Yessen died in 1919.
How old was Ida Yessen at the time of death?
Ida Yessen was about 70 years old.
Where is Ida Yessen buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ida's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ida Yessen was born?
In 1849, the U.S. presidents were James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor.
Who was president when Ida Yessen died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Ida died.
What major events happened during Ida Yessen's lifetime?
During Ida's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 12); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 18); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 27); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 49); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 57); World War I began (1914, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ida Yessen?
Federal censuses taken during Ida'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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1849
Death
1919
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