Charlotte Holmes (1820–1884)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1820
    Died
    1884

    When was Charlotte Holmes born? 1820.

    When did Charlotte Holmes die? 1884.

    Life story

    Charlotte Holmes (1820–1884) was born in 1820, and died in 1884, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents Charlotte's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Charlotte's life.

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    The world Charlotte lived through

    1. 1825 · age 5 — The Erie Canal opened

    2. 1846 · age 26 — The Mexican–American War began

    3. 1861 · age 41 — The American Civil War began

    4. 1865 · age 45 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    5. 1869 · age 49 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    6. 1876 · age 56 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    Questions about Charlotte Holmes

    When was Charlotte Holmes born?

    Charlotte Holmes was born in 1820.

    When did Charlotte Holmes die?

    Charlotte Holmes died in 1884.

    How old was Charlotte Holmes at the time of death?

    Charlotte Holmes was about 64 years old.

    Where is Charlotte Holmes buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Charlotte's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Charlotte Holmes was born?

    James Monroe was president of the United States when Charlotte was born.

    Who was president when Charlotte Holmes died?

    Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Charlotte died.

    What major events happened during Charlotte Holmes's lifetime?

    During Charlotte's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 5); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 26); the American Civil War began (1861, age 41); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 45); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 49); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 56).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Charlotte Holmes?

    Federal censuses taken during Charlotte's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1820

    2. Death

      1884

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Charlotte Holmes (1820–1884)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/charlotte-holmes-1820-1884-7c8d7e6b/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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