Isreal Lessig (1854–1928)
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- Born
- 1854
- Died
- 1928
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- Names in Stone
When was Isreal Lessig born? 1854.
When did Isreal Lessig die? 1928.
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Life story
Isreal Lessig (1854–1928) was born in 1854, and died in 1928, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents Isreal's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Isreal's life.
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The world Isreal lived through
1861 · age 7 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 13 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 22 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 44 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 52 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 60 — World War I began
1920 · age 66 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
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When was Isreal Lessig born?
Isreal Lessig was born in 1854.
When did Isreal Lessig die?
Isreal Lessig died in 1928.
How old was Isreal Lessig at the time of death?
Isreal Lessig was about 74 years old.
Where is Isreal Lessig buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Isreal's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Isreal Lessig was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Isreal was born.
Who was president when Isreal Lessig died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Isreal died.
What major events happened during Isreal Lessig's lifetime?
During Isreal's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 7); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 15); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 38); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 52); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Isreal Lessig?
Federal censuses taken during Isreal's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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