Adolphus Hawks (1865–1899)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1865
- Died
- 1899
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Adolphus Hawks born? 1865.
When did Adolphus Hawks die? 1899.
Life story
Adolphus Hawks (1865–1899) was born in 1865, and died in 1899, at about age 34. A cemetery record documents Adolphus's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Adolphus's life.
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The world Adolphus lived through
1865 · age 0 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 2 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 4 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 6 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 11 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 21 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 27 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 33 — The Spanish–American War was fought
Questions about Adolphus Hawks
When was Adolphus Hawks born?
Adolphus Hawks was born in 1865.
When did Adolphus Hawks die?
Adolphus Hawks died in 1899.
How old was Adolphus Hawks at the time of death?
Adolphus Hawks was about 34 years old.
Where is Adolphus Hawks buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Adolphus's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Adolphus Hawks was born?
In 1865, the U.S. presidents were Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
Who was president when Adolphus Hawks died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Adolphus died.
What happened in the world the year Adolphus Hawks was born?
In 1865, the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated.
What major events happened during Adolphus Hawks's lifetime?
During Adolphus's lifetime: the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 4); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 11); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 27).
Which U.S. censuses would include Adolphus Hawks?
Federal censuses taken during Adolphus's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1865
Death
1899
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AncestryData, "Adolphus Hawks (1865–1899)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/adolphus-hawks-1865-1899-4c0e90b3/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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