Bernice Chipman (1889–1897)
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- Born
- 1889
- Died
- 1897
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- Names in Stone
When was Bernice Chipman born? 1889.
When did Bernice Chipman die? 1897.
Life story
Bernice Chipman (1889–1897) was born in 1889, and died in 1897, at about age 8. A cemetery record documents Bernice's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Bernice's life.

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1892 · age 3 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about Bernice Chipman
When was Bernice Chipman born?
Bernice Chipman was born in 1889.
When did Bernice Chipman die?
Bernice Chipman died in 1897.
How old was Bernice Chipman at the time of death?
Bernice Chipman was about 8 years old.
Where is Bernice Chipman buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Bernice's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Bernice Chipman was born?
In 1889, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.
Who was president when Bernice Chipman died?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
What generation was Bernice Chipman part of?
Born in 1889, Bernice Chipman was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Bernice Chipman's lifetime?
During Bernice's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 3).
Which U.S. censuses would include Bernice Chipman?
Federal censuses taken during Bernice'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)
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Birth
1889
Death
1897
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AncestryData, "Bernice Chipman (1889–1897)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/bernice-chipman-1889-1897-06ef41d7/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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