Cathan Sears (1870–1909)
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- Born
- 1870
- Died
- 1909
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- Names in Stone
When was Cathan Sears born? 1870.
When did Cathan Sears die? 1909.
Life story
Cathan Sears (1870–1909) was born in 1870, and died in 1909, at about age 39. A cemetery record documents Cathan's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Cathan's life.
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1871 · age 1 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 16 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 28 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 33 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 38 — Ford introduced the Model T
Questions about Cathan Sears
When was Cathan Sears born?
Cathan Sears was born in 1870.
When did Cathan Sears die?
Cathan Sears died in 1909.
How old was Cathan Sears at the time of death?
Cathan Sears was about 39 years old.
Where is Cathan Sears buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Cathan's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Cathan Sears was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Cathan was born.
Who was president when Cathan Sears died?
In 1909, the U.S. presidents were Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft.
What major events happened during Cathan Sears's lifetime?
During Cathan's lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 1); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 16); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 28); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 33); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 38).
Which U.S. censuses would include Cathan Sears?
Federal censuses taken during Cathan's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1870
Death
1909
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