Minnie Porter (1860–1929)
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- Born
- 1860
- Died
- 1929
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Minnie Porter born? 1860.
When did Minnie Porter die? 1929.
Life story
Minnie Porter (1860–1929) was born in 1860, and died in 1929, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Minnie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Minnie's life.
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The world Minnie lived through
1861 · age 1 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 7 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 16 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 38 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 46 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 54 — World War I began
1920 · age 60 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about Minnie Porter
When was Minnie Porter born?
Minnie Porter was born in 1860.
When did Minnie Porter die?
Minnie Porter died in 1929.
How old was Minnie Porter at the time of death?
Minnie Porter was about 69 years old.
Where is Minnie Porter buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Minnie's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Minnie Porter was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Minnie was born.
Who was president when Minnie Porter died?
In 1929, the U.S. presidents were Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover.
What major events happened during Minnie Porter's lifetime?
During Minnie's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 1); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 9); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 32); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 46); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 57); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 69).
Which U.S. censuses would include Minnie Porter?
Federal censuses taken during Minnie's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1860
Death
1929
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