Charles Copley (1853–1887)
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- Born
- 1853
- Died
- 1887
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- Names in Stone
When was Charles Copley born? 1853.
When did Charles Copley die? 1887.
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Charles Copley (1853–1887) was born in 1853, and died in 1887, at about age 34. 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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1861 · age 8 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 10 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 12 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 14 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 16 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 18 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 23 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 33 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Charles Copley born?
Charles Copley was born in 1853.
When did Charles Copley die?
Charles Copley died in 1887.
How old was Charles Copley at the time of death?
Charles Copley was about 34 years old.
Where is Charles Copley 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 Copley was born?
In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.
Who was president when Charles Copley died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Charles died.
What major events happened during Charles Copley's lifetime?
During Charles's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 8); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 12); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 16); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 23).
Which U.S. censuses would include Charles Copley?
Federal censuses taken during Charles's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1853
Death
1887
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