Letha Allen (1856–1909)
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- Born
- 1856
- Died
- 1909
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- Names in Stone
When was Letha Allen born? 1856.
When did Letha Allen die? 1909.
Life story
Letha Allen (1856–1909) was born in 1856, and died in 1909, at about age 53. A cemetery record documents Letha's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Letha's life.
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1861 · age 5 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 9 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 13 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 20 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 36 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 44 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 50 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
Questions about Letha Allen
When was Letha Allen born?
Letha Allen was born in 1856.
When did Letha Allen die?
Letha Allen died in 1909.
How old was Letha Allen at the time of death?
Letha Allen was about 53 years old.
Where is Letha Allen buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Letha's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Letha Allen was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Letha was born.
Who was president when Letha Allen died?
In 1909, the U.S. presidents were Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft.
What major events happened during Letha Allen's lifetime?
During Letha's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 5); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 11); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 20); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 42); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 50).
Which U.S. censuses would include Letha Allen?
Federal censuses taken during Letha's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1856
Death
1909
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