Wiley Carson (1871–1879)

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    Born
    1871
    Died
    1879

    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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    The world Wiley lived through

    1. 1871 · age 0 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    2. 1876 · age 5 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    Questions about Wiley Carson

    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).

    Life events

    1. Birth

      1871

    2. Death

      1879

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Wiley Carson (1871–1879)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/wiley-carson-1871-1879-5d931324/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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