Irving Lackey (1848–1928)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1848
    Died
    1928

    When was Irving Lackey born? 1848.

    When did Irving Lackey die? 1928.

    Life story

    Irving Lackey (1848–1928) was born in 1848, and died in 1928, at about age 80. A cemetery record documents Irving's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Irving's life.

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    The world Irving lived through

    1. 1848 · age 0 — The California Gold Rush began

    2. 1865 · age 17 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    3. 1871 · age 23 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    4. 1892 · age 44 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    5. 1903 · age 55 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    6. 1912 · age 64 — The Titanic sank

    7. 1918 · age 70 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    Questions about Irving Lackey

    When was Irving Lackey born?

    Irving Lackey was born in 1848.

    When did Irving Lackey die?

    Irving Lackey died in 1928.

    How old was Irving Lackey at the time of death?

    Irving Lackey was about 80 years old.

    Where is Irving Lackey buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Irving's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Irving Lackey was born?

    James K. Polk was president of the United States when Irving was born.

    Who was president when Irving Lackey died?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Irving died.

    What happened in the world the year Irving Lackey was born?

    In 1848, the California Gold Rush began.

    What major events happened during Irving Lackey's lifetime?

    During Irving's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 0); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 19); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 38); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 55); World War I began (1914, age 66); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 79).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Irving Lackey?

    Federal censuses taken during Irving's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1848

    2. Death

      1928

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Irving Lackey (1848–1928)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/irving-lackey-1848-1928-6dcb8da9/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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