Anna Truxton (1847–1888)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1847
    Died
    1888

    When was Anna Truxton born? 1847.

    When did Anna Truxton die? 1888.

    Life story

    Anna Truxton (1847–1888) was born in 1847, and died in 1888, at about age 41. A cemetery record documents Anna's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Anna's life.

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    The world Anna lived through

    1. 1848 · age 1 — The California Gold Rush began

    2. 1863 · age 16 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    3. 1867 · age 20 — The United States purchased Alaska

    4. 1871 · age 24 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    5. 1886 · age 39 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    Questions about Anna Truxton

    When was Anna Truxton born?

    Anna Truxton was born in 1847.

    When did Anna Truxton die?

    Anna Truxton died in 1888.

    How old was Anna Truxton at the time of death?

    Anna Truxton was about 41 years old.

    Where is Anna Truxton buried?

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

    Who was president when Anna Truxton was born?

    James K. Polk was president of the United States when Anna was born.

    Who was president when Anna Truxton died?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Anna died.

    What major events happened during Anna Truxton's lifetime?

    During Anna's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 1); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 16); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 20); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 24); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 39).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Anna Truxton?

    Federal censuses taken during Anna's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1847

    2. Death

      1888

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Anna Truxton (1847–1888)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/anna-truxton-1847-1888-a07c0bc6/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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