Matilda Allen (1871–1891)
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- Born
- 1871
- Died
- 1891
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Matilda Allen born? 1871.
When did Matilda Allen die? 1891.
Life story
Matilda Allen (1871–1891) was born in 1871, and died in 1891, at about age 20. A cemetery record documents Matilda's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Matilda's life.
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The world Matilda lived through
1871 · age 0 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 5 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 15 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Matilda Allen born?
Matilda Allen was born in 1871.
When did Matilda Allen die?
Matilda Allen died in 1891.
How old was Matilda Allen at the time of death?
Matilda Allen was about 20 years old.
Where is Matilda Allen buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Matilda's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Matilda Allen was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Matilda was born.
Who was president when Matilda Allen died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Matilda died.
What happened in the world the year Matilda Allen was born?
In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city.
What major events happened during Matilda Allen's lifetime?
During Matilda's lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 0); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 5); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 15).
Which U.S. censuses would include Matilda Allen?
Federal censuses taken during Matilda's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1871
Death
1891
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