Irving Lackey (1848–1928)
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- Born
- 1848
- Died
- 1928
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- Names in Stone
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
1848 · age 0 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 17 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 23 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 44 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 55 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 64 — The Titanic sank
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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1848
Death
1928
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