Wiley Carson (1871–1879)
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- Born
- 1871
- Died
- 1879
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- Names in Stone
When was Wiley Carson born? 1871.
When did Wiley Carson die? 1879.
Life story
Wiley Carson (1871–1879) was born in 1871, and died in 1879, at about age 8. A cemetery record documents Wiley's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Wiley's life.

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1871 · age 0 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 5 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was Wiley Carson born?
Wiley Carson was born in 1871.
When did Wiley Carson die?
Wiley Carson died in 1879.
How old was Wiley Carson at the time of death?
Wiley Carson was about 8 years old.
Where is Wiley Carson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Wiley's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Wiley Carson was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Wiley was born.
Who was president when Wiley Carson died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Wiley died.
What happened in the world the year Wiley Carson was born?
In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city.
What major events happened during Wiley Carson's lifetime?
During Wiley's lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 0); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 5).
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1871
Death
1879
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