Phebe Perry (1853–1936)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1853
    Died
    1936

    When was Phebe Perry born? 1853.

    When did Phebe Perry die? 1936.

    Life story

    Phebe Perry (1853–1936) was born in 1853, and died in 1936, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents Phebe's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Phebe's life.

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    The world Phebe lived through

    1. 1861 · age 8 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 14 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 23 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 45 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 53 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 61 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 67 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    8. 1933 · age 80 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    Questions about Phebe Perry

    When was Phebe Perry born?

    Phebe Perry was born in 1853.

    When did Phebe Perry die?

    Phebe Perry died in 1936.

    How old was Phebe Perry at the time of death?

    Phebe Perry was about 83 years old.

    Where is Phebe Perry buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Phebe's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Phebe Perry was born?

    In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.

    Who was president when Phebe Perry died?

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

    What major events happened during Phebe Perry's lifetime?

    During Phebe's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 8); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 16); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 39); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 53); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 64); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 76).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Phebe Perry?

    Federal censuses taken during Phebe's lifetime and now public: 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

      1853

    2. Death

      1936

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Phebe Perry (1853–1936)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/phebe-perry-1853-1936-d43aa759/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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    Sources

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