Martha Woolson (1844–1893)
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- Born
- 1844
- Died
- 1893
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- Names in Stone
When was Martha Woolson born? 1844.
When did Martha Woolson die? 1893.
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Martha Woolson (1844–1893) was born in 1844, and died in 1893, at about age 49. A cemetery record documents Martha's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Martha's life.
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1845 · age 1 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 4 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 19 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 23 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 27 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 42 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Martha Woolson
When was Martha Woolson born?
Martha Woolson was born in 1844.
When did Martha Woolson die?
Martha Woolson died in 1893.
How old was Martha Woolson at the time of death?
Martha Woolson was about 49 years old.
Where is Martha Woolson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Martha's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Martha Woolson was born?
John Tyler was president of the United States when Martha was born.
Who was president when Martha Woolson died?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
What major events happened during Martha Woolson's lifetime?
During Martha's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 1); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 4); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 19); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 23); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 27); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 42).
Which U.S. censuses would include Martha Woolson?
Federal censuses taken during Martha's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1844
Death
1893
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