C. A. Traphagen Stryker (1808–1875)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1808
    Died
    1875

    When was C. A. Traphagen Stryker born? 1808.

    When did C. A. Traphagen Stryker die? 1875.

    Life story

    C. A. Traphagen Stryker (1808–1875) was born in 1808, and died in 1875, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents C. A. Traphagen's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about C. A. Traphagen's life.

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    The world C. A. Traphagen lived through

    1. 1812 · age 4 — The War of 1812 began

    2. 1845 · age 37 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    3. 1848 · age 40 — The California Gold Rush began

    4. 1863 · age 55 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    5. 1867 · age 59 — The United States purchased Alaska

    6. 1871 · age 63 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    Questions about C. A. Traphagen Stryker

    When was C. A. Traphagen Stryker born?

    C. A. Traphagen Stryker was born in 1808.

    When did C. A. Traphagen Stryker die?

    C. A. Traphagen Stryker died in 1875.

    How old was C. A. Traphagen Stryker at the time of death?

    C. A. Traphagen Stryker was about 67 years old.

    Where is C. A. Traphagen Stryker buried?

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

    Who was president when C. A. Traphagen Stryker was born?

    Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when C. A. Traphagen was born.

    Who was president when C. A. Traphagen Stryker died?

    Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when C. A. Traphagen died.

    What major events happened during C. A. Traphagen Stryker's lifetime?

    During C. A. Traphagen's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 4); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 37); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 40); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 55); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 59); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 63).

    Which U.S. censuses would include C. A. Traphagen Stryker?

    Federal censuses taken during C. A. Traphagen's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1808

    2. Death

      1875

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "C. A. Traphagen Stryker (1808–1875)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/c-a-traphagen-stryker-1808-1875-e4376743/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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