Matilda Morgan (1850–1934)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1850
    Died
    1934

    When was Matilda Morgan born? 1850.

    When did Matilda Morgan die? 1934.

    Life story

    Matilda Morgan (1850–1934) was born in 1850, and died in 1934, at about age 84. 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

    1. 1861 · age 11 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 17 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 26 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 48 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 56 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 64 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 70 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    8. 1933 · age 83 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    Questions about Matilda Morgan

    When was Matilda Morgan born?

    Matilda Morgan was born in 1850.

    When did Matilda Morgan die?

    Matilda Morgan died in 1934.

    How old was Matilda Morgan at the time of death?

    Matilda Morgan was about 84 years old.

    Where is Matilda Morgan 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 Morgan was born?

    In 1850, the U.S. presidents were Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore.

    Who was president when Matilda Morgan died?

    Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Matilda died.

    What major events happened during Matilda Morgan's lifetime?

    During Matilda's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 11); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 19); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 42); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 56); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 67); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 79).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Matilda Morgan?

    Federal censuses taken during Matilda's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1850

    2. Death

      1934

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Matilda Morgan (1850–1934)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/matilda-morgan-1850-1934-98676ae5/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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