Frank Morris (1847–1919)
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- Born
- 1847
- Died
- 1919
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- Names in Stone
When was Frank Morris born? 1847.
When did Frank Morris die? 1919.
Life story
Frank Morris (1847–1919) was born in 1847, and died in 1919, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Frank's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Frank's life.
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The world Frank lived through
1848 · age 1 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 18 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 24 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 45 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 56 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 65 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 71 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
Questions about Frank Morris
When was Frank Morris born?
Frank Morris was born in 1847.
When did Frank Morris die?
Frank Morris died in 1919.
How old was Frank Morris at the time of death?
Frank Morris was about 72 years old.
Where is Frank Morris buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Frank's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Frank Morris was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Frank was born.
Who was president when Frank Morris died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Frank died.
What major events happened during Frank Morris's lifetime?
During Frank's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 1); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 20); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 39); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 56); World War I began (1914, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include Frank Morris?
Federal censuses taken during Frank'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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1847
Death
1919
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