Eliza Corwin (1852–1887)
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- Born
- 1852
- Died
- 1887
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- Names in Stone
When was Eliza Corwin born? 1852.
When did Eliza Corwin die? 1887.
Life story
Eliza Corwin (1852–1887) was born in 1852, and died in 1887, at about age 35. A cemetery record documents Eliza's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Eliza's life.
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1861 · age 9 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 11 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 13 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 15 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 17 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 19 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 24 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 34 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Eliza Corwin born?
Eliza Corwin was born in 1852.
When did Eliza Corwin die?
Eliza Corwin died in 1887.
How old was Eliza Corwin at the time of death?
Eliza Corwin was about 35 years old.
Where is Eliza Corwin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Eliza's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Eliza Corwin was born?
Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when Eliza was born.
Who was president when Eliza Corwin died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Eliza died.
What major events happened during Eliza Corwin's lifetime?
During Eliza's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 9); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 13); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 17); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 24).
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Federal censuses taken during Eliza's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1852
Death
1887
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