Chris Halfman (1868–1940)
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- Born
- 1868
- Died
- 1940
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Chris Halfman born? 1868.
When did Chris Halfman die? 1940.
Life story
Chris Halfman (1868–1940) was born in 1868, and died in 1940, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Chris's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Chris's life.
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1869 · age 1 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1886 · age 18 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 32 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 40 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 49 — The United States entered World War I
1927 · age 59 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1935 · age 67 — The Social Security Act was signed
Questions about Chris Halfman
When was Chris Halfman born?
Chris Halfman was born in 1868.
When did Chris Halfman die?
Chris Halfman died in 1940.
How old was Chris Halfman at the time of death?
Chris Halfman was about 72 years old.
Where is Chris Halfman buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Chris's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Chris Halfman was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Chris was born.
Who was president when Chris Halfman died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Chris died.
What major events happened during Chris Halfman's lifetime?
During Chris's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 1); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 24); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 38); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 49); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 61); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include Chris Halfman?
Federal censuses taken during Chris's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1868
Death
1940
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