Charles E. Crosby (1854–1873)
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- Born
- 1854
- Died
- 1873
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- Names in Stone
When was Charles E. Crosby born? 1854.
When did Charles E. Crosby die? 1873.
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Charles E. Crosby (1854–1873) was born in 1854, and died in 1873, at about age 19. 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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1861 · age 7 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 9 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 11 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 13 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 15 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 17 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Charles E. Crosby born?
Charles E. Crosby was born in 1854.
When did Charles E. Crosby die?
Charles E. Crosby died in 1873.
How old was Charles E. Crosby at the time of death?
Charles E. Crosby was about 19 years old.
Where is Charles E. Crosby 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. Crosby was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Charles E. was born.
Who was president when Charles E. Crosby died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Charles E. died.
What major events happened during Charles E. Crosby's lifetime?
During Charles E.'s lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 7); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 9); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 11); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 13); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 15); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 17).
Which U.S. censuses would include Charles E. Crosby?
Federal censuses taken during Charles E.'s lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870.
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1854
Death
1873
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