Charles O'brien (1838–?)
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- 1838 in NYC
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When was Charles O'brien born? 1838 in NYC.
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Charles O'brien (1838–?) was born in 1838 in NYC. 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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1845 · age 7 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1863 · age 25 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1871 · age 33 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1898 · age 60 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 70 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 80 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 95 — Prohibition ended in the United States
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When was Charles O'brien born?
Charles O'brien was born in 1838 in NYC.
Where was Charles O'brien born?
Charles O'brien was born in NYC.
Where is Charles O'brien 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 O'brien was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Charles was born.
What major events happened during Charles O'brien's lifetime?
During Charles's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 7); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 27); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 48); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 68); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 80); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 97).
Which U.S. censuses would include Charles O'brien?
Federal censuses taken during Charles's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Died 1861 in Camp Floyd, UT
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