Lewis Buckley (1836–1901)

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    Born
    1836
    Died
    1901

    When was Lewis Buckley born? 1836.

    When did Lewis Buckley die? 1901.

    Life story

    Lewis Buckley (1836–1901) was born in 1836, and died in 1901, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents Lewis's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lewis's life.

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    The world Lewis lived through

    1. 1845 · age 9 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1848 · age 12 — The California Gold Rush began

    3. 1863 · age 27 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    4. 1867 · age 31 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1871 · age 35 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    6. 1886 · age 50 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    7. 1898 · age 62 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    Questions about Lewis Buckley

    When was Lewis Buckley born?

    Lewis Buckley was born in 1836.

    When did Lewis Buckley die?

    Lewis Buckley died in 1901.

    How old was Lewis Buckley at the time of death?

    Lewis Buckley was about 65 years old.

    Where is Lewis Buckley buried?

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

    Who was president when Lewis Buckley was born?

    Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Lewis was born.

    Who was president when Lewis Buckley died?

    In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.

    What major events happened during Lewis Buckley's lifetime?

    During Lewis's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 9); the American Civil War began (1861, age 25); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 31); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 40); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 62).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Lewis Buckley?

    Federal censuses taken during Lewis's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1836

    2. Death

      1901

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Lewis Buckley (1836–1901)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/lewis-buckley-1836-1901-989df883/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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