Esther Walker (1837–1908)
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- Born
- 1837
- Died
- 1908
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- Names in Stone
When was Esther Walker born? 1837.
When did Esther Walker die? 1908.
Life story
Esther Walker (1837–1908) was born in 1837, and died in 1908, at about age 71. A cemetery record documents Esther's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Esther's life.
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The world Esther lived through
1845 · age 8 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 24 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 30 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 39 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 61 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 69 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
Questions about Esther Walker
When was Esther Walker born?
Esther Walker was born in 1837.
When did Esther Walker die?
Esther Walker died in 1908.
How old was Esther Walker at the time of death?
Esther Walker was about 71 years old.
Where is Esther Walker buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Esther's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Esther Walker was born?
In 1837, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
Who was president when Esther Walker died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Esther died.
What major events happened during Esther Walker's lifetime?
During Esther's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 8); the American Civil War began (1861, age 24); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 30); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 39); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 61); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 69).
Which U.S. censuses would include Esther Walker?
Federal censuses taken during Esther's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1837
Death
1908
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