Eben Folger (1821–1887)
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- Born
- 1821
- Died
- 1887
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- Names in Stone
When was Eben Folger born? 1821.
When did Eben Folger die? 1887.
Life story
Eben Folger (1821–1887) was born in 1821, and died in 1887, at about age 66. A cemetery record documents Eben's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Eben's life.
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The world Eben lived through
1825 · age 4 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 25 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 40 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 44 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 48 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 55 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was Eben Folger born?
Eben Folger was born in 1821.
When did Eben Folger die?
Eben Folger died in 1887.
How old was Eben Folger at the time of death?
Eben Folger was about 66 years old.
Where is Eben Folger buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Eben's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Eben Folger was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Eben was born.
Who was president when Eben Folger died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Eben died.
What major events happened during Eben Folger's lifetime?
During Eben's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 4); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 25); the American Civil War began (1861, age 40); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 44); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 48); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include Eben Folger?
Federal censuses taken during Eben's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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Birth
1821
Death
1887
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