Anna E. Dow (1858–1883)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1858
    Died
    1883

    When was Anna E. Dow born? 1858.

    When did Anna E. Dow die? 1883.

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    Life story

    Anna E. Dow (1858–1883) was born in 1858, and died in 1883, at about age 25. A cemetery record documents Anna E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Anna E.'s life.

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    The world Anna E. lived through

    1. 1861 · age 3 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1863 · age 5 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    3. 1865 · age 7 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    4. 1867 · age 9 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1869 · age 11 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    6. 1871 · age 13 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    7. 1876 · age 18 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    Questions about Anna E. Dow

    When was Anna E. Dow born?

    Anna E. Dow was born in 1858.

    When did Anna E. Dow die?

    Anna E. Dow died in 1883.

    How old was Anna E. Dow at the time of death?

    Anna E. Dow was about 25 years old.

    Where is Anna E. Dow buried?

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

    Who was president when Anna E. Dow was born?

    James Buchanan was president of the United States when Anna E. was born.

    Who was president when Anna E. Dow died?

    Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Anna E. died.

    What major events happened during Anna E. Dow's lifetime?

    During Anna E.'s lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 3); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 7); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 11); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 18).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Anna E. Dow?

    Federal censuses taken during Anna E.'s lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1858

      Source: Names in Stone

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    2. Death

      1883

      Source: Names in Stone

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    3. Burial

      Source: Names in Stone

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    AncestryData, "Anna E. Dow (1858–1883)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/anna-e-dow-1858-1883-71fef2d9/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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