Emma Parker (1818–1912)
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- Born
- 1818
- Died
- 1912
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Emma Parker born? 1818.
When did Emma Parker die? 1912.
Life story
Emma Parker (1818–1912) was born in 1818, and died in 1912, at about age 94. A cemetery record documents Emma's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Emma's life.
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The world Emma lived through
1825 · age 7 — The Erie Canal opened
1848 · age 30 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 47 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 53 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 74 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 85 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 94 — The Titanic sank
Questions about Emma Parker
When was Emma Parker born?
Emma Parker was born in 1818.
When did Emma Parker die?
Emma Parker died in 1912.
How old was Emma Parker at the time of death?
Emma Parker was about 94 years old.
Where is Emma Parker buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Emma's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Emma Parker was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Emma was born.
Who was president when Emma Parker died?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Emma died.
What major events happened during Emma Parker's lifetime?
During Emma's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 7); the American Civil War began (1861, age 43); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 51); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 74); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 88).
Which U.S. censuses would include Emma Parker?
Federal censuses taken during Emma's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1818
Death
1912
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