Florence Davis (1859–1906)
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- Born
- 1859
- Died
- 1906
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- Names in Stone
When was Florence Davis born? 1859.
When did Florence Davis die? 1906.
Life story
Florence Davis (1859–1906) was born in 1859, and died in 1906, at about age 47. A cemetery record documents Florence's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Florence's life.
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The world Florence lived through
1861 · age 2 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 6 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 10 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 17 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 33 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 41 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 47 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
Questions about Florence Davis
When was Florence Davis born?
Florence Davis was born in 1859.
When did Florence Davis die?
Florence Davis died in 1906.
How old was Florence Davis at the time of death?
Florence Davis was about 47 years old.
Where is Florence Davis buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Florence's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Florence Davis was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Florence was born.
Who was president when Florence Davis died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Florence died.
What major events happened during Florence Davis's lifetime?
During Florence's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 2); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 8); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 17); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 39); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 47).
Which U.S. censuses would include Florence Davis?
Federal censuses taken during Florence's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1859
Death
1906
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AncestryData, "Florence Davis (1859–1906)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/florence-davis-1859-1906-3c859411/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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