Charles E Blake (1849–1920)

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    Born
    1849
    Died
    1920

    When was Charles E Blake born? 1849.

    When did Charles E Blake die? 1920.

    Life story

    Charles E Blake (1849–1920) was born in 1849, and died in 1920, at about age 71. A cemetery record documents Charles E's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Charles E's life.

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    The world Charles E lived through

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

    2. 1867 · age 18 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 27 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 49 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 57 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 65 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 71 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about Charles E Blake

    When was Charles E Blake born?

    Charles E Blake was born in 1849.

    When did Charles E Blake die?

    Charles E Blake died in 1920.

    How old was Charles E Blake at the time of death?

    Charles E Blake was about 71 years old.

    Where is Charles E Blake buried?

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

    Who was president when Charles E Blake was born?

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

    Who was president when Charles E Blake died?

    Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Charles E died.

    What major events happened during Charles E Blake's lifetime?

    During Charles E's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 12); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 20); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 43); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 57); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 68).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Charles E Blake?

    Federal censuses taken during Charles E's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1849

    2. Death

      1920

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Charles E Blake (1849–1920)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/charles-e-blake-1849-1920-1c54828b/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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