Federic Bruner (1847–1911)

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    Born
    1847
    Died
    1911

    When was Federic Bruner born? 1847.

    When did Federic Bruner die? 1911.

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    Life story

    Federic Bruner (1847–1911) was born in 1847, and died in 1911, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents Federic's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Federic's life.

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    The world Federic lived through

    1. 1848 · age 1 — The California Gold Rush began

    2. 1863 · age 16 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    3. 1867 · age 20 — The United States purchased Alaska

    4. 1871 · age 24 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    5. 1886 · age 39 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    6. 1898 · age 51 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    7. 1903 · age 56 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    8. 1908 · age 61 — Ford introduced the Model T

    Questions about Federic Bruner

    When was Federic Bruner born?

    Federic Bruner was born in 1847.

    When did Federic Bruner die?

    Federic Bruner died in 1911.

    How old was Federic Bruner at the time of death?

    Federic Bruner was about 64 years old.

    Where is Federic Bruner buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Federic's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Federic Bruner was born?

    James K. Polk was president of the United States when Federic was born.

    Who was president when Federic Bruner died?

    William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Federic died.

    What major events happened during Federic Bruner's lifetime?

    During Federic's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 1); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 18); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 24); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 45); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 56).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Federic Bruner?

    Federal censuses taken during Federic's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1847

      Source: Names in Stone

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    2. Death

      1911

      Source: Names in Stone

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    3. Burial

      Source: Names in Stone

      www.namesinstone.com
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    AncestryData, "Federic Bruner (1847–1911)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/federic-bruner-1847-1911-e6954dec/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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