Anna M. Shaw (1852–1872)
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- Born
- 1852
- Died
- 1872
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- Names in Stone
When was Anna M. Shaw born? 1852.
When did Anna M. Shaw die? 1872.
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Anna M. Shaw (1852–1872) was born in 1852, and died in 1872, at about age 20. A cemetery record documents Anna M.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Anna M.'s life.
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1861 · age 9 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 11 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 13 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 15 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 17 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 19 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Anna M. Shaw born?
Anna M. Shaw was born in 1852.
When did Anna M. Shaw die?
Anna M. Shaw died in 1872.
How old was Anna M. Shaw at the time of death?
Anna M. Shaw was about 20 years old.
Where is Anna M. Shaw buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Anna M.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Anna M. Shaw was born?
Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when Anna M. was born.
Who was president when Anna M. Shaw died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Anna M. died.
What major events happened during Anna M. Shaw's lifetime?
During Anna M.'s lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 9); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 11); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 13); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 15); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 17); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 19).
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Federal censuses taken during Anna M.'s lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870.
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1852
Death
1872
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