Charles Oldfield (1865–1927)
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- Born
- 1865
- Died
- 1927
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Charles Oldfield born? 1865.
When did Charles Oldfield die? 1927.
Life story
Charles Oldfield (1865–1927) was born in 1865, and died in 1927, at about age 62. 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
1865 · age 0 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 6 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 27 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 38 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 47 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 53 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about Charles Oldfield
When was Charles Oldfield born?
Charles Oldfield was born in 1865.
When did Charles Oldfield die?
Charles Oldfield died in 1927.
How old was Charles Oldfield at the time of death?
Charles Oldfield was about 62 years old.
Where is Charles Oldfield 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 Oldfield was born?
In 1865, the U.S. presidents were Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
Who was president when Charles Oldfield died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Charles died.
What happened in the world the year Charles Oldfield was born?
In 1865, the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated.
What major events happened during Charles Oldfield's lifetime?
During Charles's lifetime: the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 0); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 6); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 27); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 38); the Titanic sank (1912, age 47); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 53).
Which U.S. censuses would include Charles Oldfield?
Federal censuses taken during Charles's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1865
Death
1927
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AncestryData, "Charles Oldfield (1865–1927)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/charles-oldfield-1865-1927-d7fdfb6e/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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