Augustus W Hilton (1881–1899)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1881
    Died
    1899

    When was Augustus W Hilton born? 1881.

    When did Augustus W Hilton die? 1899.

    Life story

    Augustus W Hilton (1881–1899) was born in 1881, and died in 1899, at about age 18. A cemetery record documents Augustus W's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Augustus W's life.

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    The world Augustus W lived through

    1. 1886 · age 5 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    2. 1892 · age 11 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    3. 1898 · age 17 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    Questions about Augustus W Hilton

    When was Augustus W Hilton born?

    Augustus W Hilton was born in 1881.

    When did Augustus W Hilton die?

    Augustus W Hilton died in 1899.

    How old was Augustus W Hilton at the time of death?

    Augustus W Hilton was about 18 years old.

    Where is Augustus W Hilton buried?

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

    Who was president when Augustus W Hilton was born?

    In 1881, the U.S. presidents were Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur.

    Who was president when Augustus W Hilton died?

    William McKinley was president of the United States when Augustus W died.

    What major events happened during Augustus W Hilton's lifetime?

    During Augustus W's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 5); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 11); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 17).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Augustus W Hilton?

    Federal censuses taken during Augustus W's lifetime and now public: 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

    Census years to search

    • 1890(most records lost in a 1921 fire)

    Life events

    1. Birth

      1881

    2. Death

      1899

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Augustus W Hilton (1881–1899)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/augustus-w-hilton-1881-1899-eaffbcd7/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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