Washington Whitlow (1851–1891)
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- Born
- 1851
- Died
- 1891
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- Names in Stone
When was Washington Whitlow born? 1851.
When did Washington Whitlow die? 1891.
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Washington Whitlow (1851–1891) was born in 1851, and died in 1891, at about age 40. A cemetery record documents Washington's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Washington's life.
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1861 · age 10 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 12 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 14 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 16 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 18 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 20 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 25 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 35 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Washington Whitlow born?
Washington Whitlow was born in 1851.
When did Washington Whitlow die?
Washington Whitlow died in 1891.
How old was Washington Whitlow at the time of death?
Washington Whitlow was about 40 years old.
Where is Washington Whitlow buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Washington's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Washington Whitlow was born?
Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when Washington was born.
Who was president when Washington Whitlow died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Washington died.
What major events happened during Washington Whitlow's lifetime?
During Washington's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 10); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 14); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 18); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 25).
Which U.S. censuses would include Washington Whitlow?
Federal censuses taken during Washington's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1851
Death
1891
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