Mary Testament (1855–1891)
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- Born
- 1855
- Died
- 1891
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- Names in Stone
When was Mary Testament born? 1855.
When did Mary Testament die? 1891.
Life story
Mary Testament (1855–1891) was born in 1855, and died in 1891, at about age 36. A cemetery record documents Mary's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Mary's life.
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1861 · age 6 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 8 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 10 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 12 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 14 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 16 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 21 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 31 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Mary Testament born?
Mary Testament was born in 1855.
When did Mary Testament die?
Mary Testament died in 1891.
How old was Mary Testament at the time of death?
Mary Testament was about 36 years old.
Where is Mary Testament buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Mary's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Mary Testament was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Mary was born.
Who was president when Mary Testament died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Mary died.
What major events happened during Mary Testament's lifetime?
During Mary's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 6); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 10); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 14); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 21).
Which U.S. censuses would include Mary Testament?
Federal censuses taken during Mary's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1855
Death
1891
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AncestryData, "Mary Testament (1855–1891)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mary-testament-1855-1891-9612df34/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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