Alma Baker (1841–1913)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1841
    Died
    1913

    When was Alma Baker born? 1841.

    When did Alma Baker die? 1913.

    Life story

    Alma Baker (1841–1913) was born in 1841, and died in 1913, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Alma's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Alma's life.

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    The world Alma lived through

    1. 1845 · age 4 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1861 · age 20 — The American Civil War began

    3. 1867 · age 26 — The United States purchased Alaska

    4. 1876 · age 35 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    5. 1898 · age 57 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    6. 1906 · age 65 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    Questions about Alma Baker

    When was Alma Baker born?

    Alma Baker was born in 1841.

    When did Alma Baker die?

    Alma Baker died in 1913.

    How old was Alma Baker at the time of death?

    Alma Baker was about 72 years old.

    Where is Alma Baker buried?

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

    Who was president when Alma Baker was born?

    In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.

    Who was president when Alma Baker died?

    In 1913, the U.S. presidents were William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson.

    What major events happened during Alma Baker's lifetime?

    During Alma's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 4); the American Civil War began (1861, age 20); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 26); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 35); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 57); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 65).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Alma Baker?

    Federal censuses taken during Alma's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1841

    2. Death

      1913

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Alma Baker (1841–1913)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/alma-baker-1841-1913-a431cf21/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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