Abijah Hollis (1839–1911)
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- Born
- 1839
- Died
- 1911
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- Names in Stone
When was Abijah Hollis born? 1839.
When did Abijah Hollis die? 1911.
Life story
Abijah Hollis (1839–1911) was born in 1839, and died in 1911, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Abijah's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Abijah's life.
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The world Abijah lived through
1845 · age 6 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 22 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 28 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 37 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 59 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 67 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
Questions about Abijah Hollis
When was Abijah Hollis born?
Abijah Hollis was born in 1839.
When did Abijah Hollis die?
Abijah Hollis died in 1911.
How old was Abijah Hollis at the time of death?
Abijah Hollis was about 72 years old.
Where is Abijah Hollis buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Abijah's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Abijah Hollis was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Abijah was born.
Who was president when Abijah Hollis died?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Abijah died.
What major events happened during Abijah Hollis's lifetime?
During Abijah's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 6); the American Civil War began (1861, age 22); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 28); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 37); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 59); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include Abijah Hollis?
Federal censuses taken during Abijah's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Abijah Hollis are on AncestryData?
2 people named Abijah Hollis are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1839
Death
1911
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AncestryData, "Abijah Hollis (1839–1911)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/abijah-hollis-1839-1911-e6d2de31/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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