Catherine Eagan (1839–1887)
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- Born
- 1839
- Died
- 1887
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- Names in Stone
When was Catherine Eagan born? 1839.
When did Catherine Eagan die? 1887.
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Catherine Eagan (1839–1887) was born in 1839, and died in 1887, at about age 48. A cemetery record documents Catherine's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Catherine's life.
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The world Catherine lived through
1845 · age 6 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 9 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 24 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 28 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 32 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 47 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Catherine Eagan born?
Catherine Eagan was born in 1839.
When did Catherine Eagan die?
Catherine Eagan died in 1887.
How old was Catherine Eagan at the time of death?
Catherine Eagan was about 48 years old.
Where is Catherine Eagan buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Catherine's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Catherine Eagan was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Catherine was born.
Who was president when Catherine Eagan died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Catherine died.
What major events happened during Catherine Eagan's lifetime?
During Catherine's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 6); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 9); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 24); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 28); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 32); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 47).
Which U.S. censuses would include Catherine Eagan?
Federal censuses taken during Catherine's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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