Florence Hill (1856–1915)
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- Born
- 1856
- Died
- 1915
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Florence Hill born? 1856.
When did Florence Hill die? 1915.
Life story
Florence Hill (1856–1915) was born in 1856, and died in 1915, at about age 59. 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 5 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 9 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 13 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 20 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 36 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 44 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1906 · age 50 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1912 · age 56 — The Titanic sank
Questions about Florence Hill
When was Florence Hill born?
Florence Hill was born in 1856.
When did Florence Hill die?
Florence Hill died in 1915.
How old was Florence Hill at the time of death?
Florence Hill was about 59 years old.
Where is Florence Hill 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 Hill was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Florence was born.
Who was president when Florence Hill died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Florence died.
What major events happened during Florence Hill's lifetime?
During Florence's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 5); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 11); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 20); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 42); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 50); World War I began (1914, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include Florence Hill?
Federal censuses taken during Florence's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1856
Death
1915
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AncestryData, "Florence Hill (1856–1915)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/florence-hill-1856-1915-5caa4b4c/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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