Benjamin Massie (1885–1889)

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    Born
    1885
    Died
    1889

    When was Benjamin Massie born? 1885.

    When did Benjamin Massie die? 1889.

    Life story

    Benjamin Massie (1885–1889) was born in 1885, and died in 1889, at about age 4. A cemetery record documents Benjamin's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Benjamin's life.

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    The world Benjamin lived through

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

    Questions about Benjamin Massie

    When was Benjamin Massie born?

    Benjamin Massie was born in 1885.

    When did Benjamin Massie die?

    Benjamin Massie died in 1889.

    How old was Benjamin Massie at the time of death?

    Benjamin Massie was about 4 years old.

    Where is Benjamin Massie buried?

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

    Who was president when Benjamin Massie was born?

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

    Who was president when Benjamin Massie died?

    In 1889, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.

    What generation was Benjamin Massie part of?

    Born in 1885, Benjamin Massie was part of the Lost Generation.

    What major events happened during Benjamin Massie's lifetime?

    During Benjamin's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 1).

    Life events

    1. Birth

      1885

    2. Death

      1889

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Benjamin Massie (1885–1889)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/benjamin-massie-1885-1889-ba275d48/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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