Charles L. Morrison (1853–1876)
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- Born
- 1853
- Died
- 1876
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- Names in Stone
When was Charles L. Morrison born? 1853.
When did Charles L. Morrison die? 1876.
Life story
Charles L. Morrison (1853–1876) was born in 1853, and died in 1876, at about age 23. A cemetery record documents Charles L.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Charles L.'s life.

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The world Charles L. lived through
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
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When was Charles L. Morrison born?
Charles L. Morrison was born in 1853.
When did Charles L. Morrison die?
Charles L. Morrison died in 1876.
How old was Charles L. Morrison at the time of death?
Charles L. Morrison was about 23 years old.
Where is Charles L. Morrison buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Charles L.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Charles L. Morrison was born?
In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.
Who was president when Charles L. Morrison died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Charles L. died.
What major events happened during Charles L. Morrison's lifetime?
During Charles L.'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 L. Morrison?
Federal censuses taken during Charles L.'s lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870.
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1853
Death
1876
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