Aurora Andersen (1885–1902)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1885
    Died
    1902

    When was Aurora Andersen born? 1885.

    When did Aurora Andersen die? 1902.

    Life story

    Aurora Andersen (1885–1902) was born in 1885, and died in 1902, at about age 17. A cemetery record documents Aurora's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Aurora's life.

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    The world Aurora lived through

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

    2. 1892 · age 7 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    3. 1898 · age 13 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    4. 1900 · age 15 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    Questions about Aurora Andersen

    When was Aurora Andersen born?

    Aurora Andersen was born in 1885.

    When did Aurora Andersen die?

    Aurora Andersen died in 1902.

    How old was Aurora Andersen at the time of death?

    Aurora Andersen was about 17 years old.

    Where is Aurora Andersen buried?

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

    Who was president when Aurora Andersen was born?

    In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.

    Who was president when Aurora Andersen died?

    Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Aurora died.

    What generation was Aurora Andersen part of?

    Born in 1885, Aurora Andersen was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Aurora Andersen's lifetime?

    During Aurora's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 1); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 7); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 13); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 15).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Aurora Andersen?

    Federal censuses taken during Aurora's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

    Census years to search

    • 1890(most records lost in a 1921 fire)
    • 1900

    Life events

    1. Birth

      1885

    2. Death

      1902

    3. Burial

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    Cite this record

    AncestryData, "Aurora Andersen (1885–1902)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/aurora-andersen-1885-1902-43f7d0f5/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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