Abel Weaver Garr (1833–1898)
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- Born
- 1833
- Died
- 1898
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- Names in Stone
When was Abel Weaver Garr born? 1833.
When did Abel Weaver Garr die? 1898.
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Abel Weaver Garr (1833–1898) was born in 1833, and died in 1898, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents Abel Weaver's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Abel Weaver's life.
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The world Abel Weaver lived through
1845 · age 12 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 15 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 30 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 34 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 38 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 53 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 65 — The Spanish–American War was fought
Questions about Abel Weaver Garr
When was Abel Weaver Garr born?
Abel Weaver Garr was born in 1833.
When did Abel Weaver Garr die?
Abel Weaver Garr died in 1898.
How old was Abel Weaver Garr at the time of death?
Abel Weaver Garr was about 65 years old.
Where is Abel Weaver Garr buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Abel Weaver's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Abel Weaver Garr was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Abel Weaver was born.
Who was president when Abel Weaver Garr died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Abel Weaver died.
What major events happened during Abel Weaver Garr's lifetime?
During Abel Weaver's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 12); the American Civil War began (1861, age 28); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 34); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 43); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Abel Weaver Garr?
Federal censuses taken during Abel Weaver's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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2 people named Abel Weaver Garr are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1833
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1898
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