Charles Grim (1847–1920)
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- Born
- 1847
- Died
- 1920
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- Names in Stone
When was Charles Grim born? 1847.
When did Charles Grim die? 1920.
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Charles Grim (1847–1920) was born in 1847, and died in 1920, at about age 73. 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
1848 · age 1 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 18 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 24 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 45 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 56 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 65 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 71 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
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When was Charles Grim born?
Charles Grim was born in 1847.
When did Charles Grim die?
Charles Grim died in 1920.
How old was Charles Grim at the time of death?
Charles Grim was about 73 years old.
Where is Charles Grim 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 Grim was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Charles was born.
Who was president when Charles Grim died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Charles died.
What major events happened during Charles Grim's lifetime?
During Charles's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 1); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 20); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 39); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 56); World War I began (1914, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include Charles Grim?
Federal censuses taken during Charles'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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AncestryData, "Charles Grim (1847–1920)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/charles-grim-1847-1920-e5a5ec2d/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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