Erik Anderson (1839–1934)
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- Born
- 1839
- Died
- 1934
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- Names in Stone
When was Erik Anderson born? 1839.
When did Erik Anderson die? 1934.
Life story
Erik Anderson (1839–1934) was born in 1839, and died in 1934, at about age 95. A cemetery record documents Erik's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Erik's life.
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The world Erik lived through
1845 · age 6 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1863 · age 24 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1871 · age 32 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1898 · age 59 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 69 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 79 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 94 — Prohibition ended in the United States
Questions about Erik Anderson
When was Erik Anderson born?
Erik Anderson was born in 1839.
When did Erik Anderson die?
Erik Anderson died in 1934.
How old was Erik Anderson at the time of death?
Erik Anderson was about 95 years old.
Where is Erik Anderson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Erik's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Erik Anderson was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Erik was born.
Who was president when Erik Anderson died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Erik died.
What major events happened during Erik Anderson's lifetime?
During Erik's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 6); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 26); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 47); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 67); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 79).
Which U.S. censuses would include Erik Anderson?
Federal censuses taken during Erik's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1839
Death
1934
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