Catherine Morgan (1849–1908)

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    Born
    1849
    Died
    1908

    When was Catherine Morgan born? 1849.

    When did Catherine Morgan die? 1908.

    Life story

    Catherine Morgan (1849–1908) was born in 1849, and died in 1908, at about age 59. 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

    1. 1861 · age 12 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1865 · age 16 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    3. 1869 · age 20 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    4. 1876 · age 27 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    5. 1892 · age 43 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    6. 1900 · age 51 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    7. 1906 · age 57 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    Questions about Catherine Morgan

    When was Catherine Morgan born?

    Catherine Morgan was born in 1849.

    When did Catherine Morgan die?

    Catherine Morgan died in 1908.

    How old was Catherine Morgan at the time of death?

    Catherine Morgan was about 59 years old.

    Where is Catherine Morgan 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 Morgan was born?

    In 1849, the U.S. presidents were James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor.

    Who was president when Catherine Morgan died?

    Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Catherine died.

    What major events happened during Catherine Morgan's lifetime?

    During Catherine's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 12); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 18); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 27); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 49); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 57).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Catherine Morgan?

    Federal censuses taken during Catherine's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1849

    2. Death

      1908

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Catherine Morgan (1849–1908)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/catherine-morgan-1849-1908-a91542cc/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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