Charles Baylor (1856–1908)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1856
    Died
    1908

    When was Charles Baylor born? 1856.

    When did Charles Baylor die? 1908.

    Life story

    Charles Baylor (1856–1908) was born in 1856, and died in 1908, at about age 52. A cemetery record documents Charles's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Charles's life.

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    The world Charles lived through

    1. 1861 · age 5 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1865 · age 9 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    3. 1869 · age 13 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    4. 1876 · age 20 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    5. 1892 · age 36 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    6. 1900 · age 44 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    7. 1906 · age 50 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    Questions about Charles Baylor

    When was Charles Baylor born?

    Charles Baylor was born in 1856.

    When did Charles Baylor die?

    Charles Baylor died in 1908.

    How old was Charles Baylor at the time of death?

    Charles Baylor was about 52 years old.

    Where is Charles Baylor buried?

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

    Who was president when Charles Baylor was born?

    Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Charles was born.

    Who was president when Charles Baylor died?

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

    What major events happened during Charles Baylor's lifetime?

    During Charles's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 5); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 11); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 20); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 42); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 50).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Charles Baylor?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1856

    2. Death

      1908

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Charles Baylor (1856–1908)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/charles-baylor-1856-1908-7722d3f1/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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    Died 1972

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