Cathern Trimble (1861–1929)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1861
    Died
    1929

    When was Cathern Trimble born? 1861.

    When did Cathern Trimble die? 1929.

    Life story

    Cathern Trimble (1861–1929) was born in 1861, and died in 1929, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents Cathern's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Cathern's life.

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    The world Cathern lived through

    1. 1861 · age 0 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 6 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 15 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 37 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 45 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 53 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 59 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about Cathern Trimble

    When was Cathern Trimble born?

    Cathern Trimble was born in 1861.

    When did Cathern Trimble die?

    Cathern Trimble died in 1929.

    How old was Cathern Trimble at the time of death?

    Cathern Trimble was about 68 years old.

    Where is Cathern Trimble buried?

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

    Who was president when Cathern Trimble was born?

    In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.

    Who was president when Cathern Trimble died?

    In 1929, the U.S. presidents were Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover.

    What happened in the world the year Cathern Trimble was born?

    In 1861, the American Civil War began.

    What major events happened during Cathern Trimble's lifetime?

    During Cathern's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 8); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 31); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 45); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 56); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 68).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Cathern Trimble?

    Federal censuses taken during Cathern's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1861

    2. Death

      1929

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Cathern Trimble (1861–1929)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/cathern-trimble-1861-1929-35e89444/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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