Albert L. Howard (1829–1900)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1829
    Died
    1900

    When was Albert L. Howard born? 1829.

    When did Albert L. Howard die? 1900.

    Life story

    Albert L. Howard (1829–1900) was born in 1829, and died in 1900, at about age 71. A cemetery record documents Albert L.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Albert L.'s life.

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    The world Albert L. lived through

    1. 1845 · age 16 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1848 · age 19 — The California Gold Rush began

    3. 1863 · age 34 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    4. 1867 · age 38 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1871 · age 42 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    6. 1886 · age 57 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    7. 1898 · age 69 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    Questions about Albert L. Howard

    When was Albert L. Howard born?

    Albert L. Howard was born in 1829.

    When did Albert L. Howard die?

    Albert L. Howard died in 1900.

    How old was Albert L. Howard at the time of death?

    Albert L. Howard was about 71 years old.

    Where is Albert L. Howard buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Albert L.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Albert L. Howard was born?

    In 1829, the U.S. presidents were John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.

    Who was president when Albert L. Howard died?

    William McKinley was president of the United States when Albert L. died.

    What major events happened during Albert L. Howard's lifetime?

    During Albert L.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 16); the American Civil War began (1861, age 32); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 38); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 47); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 69).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Albert L. Howard?

    Federal censuses taken during Albert L.'s lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1829

    2. Death

      1900

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Albert L. Howard (1829–1900)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/albert-l-howard-1829-1900-acd4b9d4/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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    Born 1856

    Died 1928

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