Caroline Bear (1837–1886)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1837 in Bavaria
- Died
- 1886
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Caroline Bear born? 1837 in Bavaria.
When did Caroline Bear die? 1886.
Life story
Caroline Bear (1837–1886) was born in 1837 in Bavaria, and died in 1886, at about age 49. A cemetery record documents Caroline's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Caroline's life.
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The world Caroline lived through
1845 · age 8 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 11 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 26 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 30 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 34 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 49 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Caroline Bear
When was Caroline Bear born?
Caroline Bear was born in 1837 in Bavaria.
Where was Caroline Bear born?
Caroline Bear was born in Bavaria.
When did Caroline Bear die?
Caroline Bear died in 1886.
How old was Caroline Bear at the time of death?
Caroline Bear was about 49 years old.
Where is Caroline Bear buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Caroline's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Caroline Bear was born?
In 1837, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
Who was president when Caroline Bear died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Caroline died.
What major events happened during Caroline Bear's lifetime?
During Caroline's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 8); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 11); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 26); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 30); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 34); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 49).
Which U.S. censuses would include Caroline Bear?
Federal censuses taken during Caroline's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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Birth
1837
Bavaria
Death
1886
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AncestryData, "Caroline Bear (1837–1886)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/caroline-bear-1837-1886-d1375e39/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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