Charles Winch (1857–1925)

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    Born
    1857
    Died
    1925

    When was Charles Winch born? 1857.

    When did Charles Winch die? 1925.

    Life story

    Charles Winch (1857–1925) was born in 1857, and died in 1925, at about age 68. 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

    1. 1861 · age 4 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 10 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 19 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 41 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 49 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 57 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 63 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about Charles Winch

    When was Charles Winch born?

    Charles Winch was born in 1857.

    When did Charles Winch die?

    Charles Winch died in 1925.

    How old was Charles Winch at the time of death?

    Charles Winch was about 68 years old.

    Where is Charles Winch 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 Winch was born?

    In 1857, the U.S. presidents were Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan.

    Who was president when Charles Winch died?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Charles died.

    What major events happened during Charles Winch's lifetime?

    During Charles's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 4); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 12); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 35); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 49); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 60).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Charles Winch?

    Federal censuses taken during Charles's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1857

    2. Death

      1925

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Charles Winch (1857–1925)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/charles-winch-1857-1925-3d5be8dd/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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