Daniel H Hill (1853–1878)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1853
    Died
    1878

    When was Daniel H Hill born? 1853.

    When did Daniel H Hill die? 1878.

    Life story

    Daniel H Hill (1853–1878) was born in 1853, and died in 1878, at about age 25. A cemetery record documents Daniel H's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Daniel H's life.

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    The world Daniel H lived through

    1. 1861 · age 8 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1863 · age 10 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    3. 1865 · age 12 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    4. 1867 · age 14 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1869 · age 16 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    6. 1871 · age 18 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    7. 1876 · age 23 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    Questions about Daniel H Hill

    When was Daniel H Hill born?

    Daniel H Hill was born in 1853.

    When did Daniel H Hill die?

    Daniel H Hill died in 1878.

    How old was Daniel H Hill at the time of death?

    Daniel H Hill was about 25 years old.

    Where is Daniel H Hill buried?

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

    Who was president when Daniel H Hill was born?

    In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.

    Who was president when Daniel H Hill died?

    Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Daniel H died.

    What major events happened during Daniel H Hill's lifetime?

    During Daniel H's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 8); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 12); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 16); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 23).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Daniel H Hill?

    Federal censuses taken during Daniel H's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1853

    2. Death

      1878

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Daniel H Hill (1853–1878)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/daniel-h-hill-1853-1878-7d4437de/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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