Abiah Brown (1871–1899)
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- Born
- 1871
- Died
- 1899
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When was Abiah Brown born? 1871.
When did Abiah Brown die? 1899.
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Life story
Abiah Brown (1871–1899) was born in 1871, and died in 1899, at about age 28. A cemetery record documents Abiah's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Abiah's life.
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The world Abiah lived through
1871 · age 0 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 5 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 15 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 21 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 27 — The Spanish–American War was fought
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When was Abiah Brown born?
Abiah Brown was born in 1871.
When did Abiah Brown die?
Abiah Brown died in 1899.
How old was Abiah Brown at the time of death?
Abiah Brown was about 28 years old.
Where is Abiah Brown buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Abiah's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Abiah Brown was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Abiah was born.
Who was president when Abiah Brown died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Abiah died.
What happened in the world the year Abiah Brown was born?
In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city.
What major events happened during Abiah Brown's lifetime?
During Abiah's lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 0); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 5); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 15); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 21); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 27).
Which U.S. censuses would include Abiah Brown?
Federal censuses taken during Abiah's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1871
Death
1899
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