Jane Cates (1831–1893)
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- Born
- 1831
- Died
- 1893
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- Names in Stone
When was Jane Cates born? 1831.
When did Jane Cates die? 1893.
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Jane Cates (1831–1893) was born in 1831, and died in 1893, at about age 62. A cemetery record documents Jane's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jane's life.
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1845 · age 14 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 17 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 32 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 36 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 40 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 55 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Jane Cates born?
Jane Cates was born in 1831.
When did Jane Cates die?
Jane Cates died in 1893.
How old was Jane Cates at the time of death?
Jane Cates was about 62 years old.
Where is Jane Cates buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Jane's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Jane Cates was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Jane was born.
Who was president when Jane Cates died?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
What major events happened during Jane Cates's lifetime?
During Jane's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 14); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 17); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 32); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 36); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 40); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jane Cates?
Federal censuses taken during Jane's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1831
Death
1893
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