Bernard Tracy (1830–1898)
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- Born
- 1830
- Died
- 1898
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Bernard Tracy born? 1830.
When did Bernard Tracy die? 1898.
Life story
Bernard Tracy (1830–1898) was born in 1830, and died in 1898, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents Bernard's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Bernard's life.
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The world Bernard lived through
1845 · age 15 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 18 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 33 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 37 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 41 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 56 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 68 — The Spanish–American War was fought
Questions about Bernard Tracy
When was Bernard Tracy born?
Bernard Tracy was born in 1830.
When did Bernard Tracy die?
Bernard Tracy died in 1898.
How old was Bernard Tracy at the time of death?
Bernard Tracy was about 68 years old.
Where is Bernard Tracy buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Bernard's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Bernard Tracy was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Bernard was born.
Who was president when Bernard Tracy died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Bernard died.
What major events happened during Bernard Tracy's lifetime?
During Bernard's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 15); the American Civil War began (1861, age 31); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 37); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 46); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 68).
Which U.S. censuses would include Bernard Tracy?
Federal censuses taken during Bernard's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1830
Death
1898
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AncestryData, "Bernard Tracy (1830–1898)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/bernard-tracy-1830-1898-73a7f7cf/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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