Franklin E. Harrington (1832–1885)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1832
    Died
    1885

    When was Franklin E. Harrington born? 1832.

    When did Franklin E. Harrington die? 1885.

    Life story

    Franklin E. Harrington (1832–1885) was born in 1832, and died in 1885, at about age 53. A cemetery record documents Franklin E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Franklin E.'s life.

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    The world Franklin E. lived through

    1. 1845 · age 13 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1848 · age 16 — The California Gold Rush began

    3. 1863 · age 31 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    4. 1867 · age 35 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1871 · age 39 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    Questions about Franklin E. Harrington

    When was Franklin E. Harrington born?

    Franklin E. Harrington was born in 1832.

    When did Franklin E. Harrington die?

    Franklin E. Harrington died in 1885.

    How old was Franklin E. Harrington at the time of death?

    Franklin E. Harrington was about 53 years old.

    Where is Franklin E. Harrington buried?

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

    Who was president when Franklin E. Harrington was born?

    Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Franklin E. was born.

    Who was president when Franklin E. Harrington died?

    In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.

    What major events happened during Franklin E. Harrington's lifetime?

    During Franklin E.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 13); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 16); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 31); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 35); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 39).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Franklin E. Harrington?

    Federal censuses taken during Franklin E.'s lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1832

    2. Death

      1885

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Franklin E. Harrington (1832–1885)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/franklin-e-harrington-1832-1885-bbd6040e/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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