Celia Thompson (1855–1916)
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- Born
- 1855
- Died
- 1916
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- Names in Stone
When was Celia Thompson born? 1855.
When did Celia Thompson die? 1916.
Life story
Celia Thompson (1855–1916) was born in 1855, and died in 1916, at about age 61. A cemetery record documents Celia's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Celia's life.
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1861 · age 6 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 10 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 14 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 21 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 37 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 45 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 51 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 57 — The Titanic sank
Questions about Celia Thompson
When was Celia Thompson born?
Celia Thompson was born in 1855.
When did Celia Thompson die?
Celia Thompson died in 1916.
How old was Celia Thompson at the time of death?
Celia Thompson was about 61 years old.
Where is Celia Thompson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Celia's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Celia Thompson was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Celia was born.
Who was president when Celia Thompson died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Celia died.
What major events happened during Celia Thompson's lifetime?
During Celia's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 6); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 12); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 21); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 43); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 51); World War I began (1914, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include Celia Thompson?
Federal censuses taken during Celia's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1855
Death
1916
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