Preston Felch (1850–1928)

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    Born
    1850
    Died
    1928

    When was Preston Felch born? 1850.

    When did Preston Felch die? 1928.

    Life story

    Preston Felch (1850–1928) was born in 1850, and died in 1928, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Preston's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Preston's life.

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    The world Preston 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

    Questions about Preston Felch

    When was Preston Felch born?

    Preston Felch was born in 1850.

    When did Preston Felch die?

    Preston Felch died in 1928.

    How old was Preston Felch at the time of death?

    Preston Felch was about 78 years old.

    Where is Preston Felch buried?

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

    Who was president when Preston Felch was born?

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

    Who was president when Preston Felch died?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Preston died.

    What major events happened during Preston Felch's lifetime?

    During Preston'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).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Preston Felch?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1850

    2. Death

      1928

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Preston Felch (1850–1928)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/preston-felch-1850-1928-53c009da/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

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