Matilda Gustafson (1862–1902)
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- Born
- 1862
- Died
- 1902
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- Names in Stone
When was Matilda Gustafson born? 1862.
When did Matilda Gustafson die? 1902.
Life story
Matilda Gustafson (1862–1902) was born in 1862, and died in 1902, at about age 40. 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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1863 · age 1 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 5 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 9 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 24 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 36 — The Spanish–American War was fought
Questions about Matilda Gustafson
When was Matilda Gustafson born?
Matilda Gustafson was born in 1862.
When did Matilda Gustafson die?
Matilda Gustafson died in 1902.
How old was Matilda Gustafson at the time of death?
Matilda Gustafson was about 40 years old.
Where is Matilda Gustafson 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 Gustafson was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Matilda was born.
Who was president when Matilda Gustafson died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Matilda died.
What major events happened during Matilda Gustafson's lifetime?
During Matilda's lifetime: the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 1); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 5); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 9); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 24); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 36).
Which U.S. censuses would include Matilda Gustafson?
Federal censuses taken during Matilda's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1862
Death
1902
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