Fred Austin (1866–1902)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1866
    Died
    1902

    When was Fred Austin born? 1866.

    When did Fred Austin die? 1902.

    Life story

    Fred Austin (1866–1902) was born in 1866, and died in 1902, at about age 36. A cemetery record documents Fred's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Fred's life.

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    The world Fred lived through

    1. 1867 · age 1 — The United States purchased Alaska

    2. 1869 · age 3 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    3. 1871 · age 5 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    4. 1876 · age 10 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    5. 1886 · age 20 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    6. 1892 · age 26 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    7. 1898 · age 32 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    8. 1900 · age 34 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    Questions about Fred Austin

    When was Fred Austin born?

    Fred Austin was born in 1866.

    When did Fred Austin die?

    Fred Austin died in 1902.

    How old was Fred Austin at the time of death?

    Fred Austin was about 36 years old.

    Where is Fred Austin buried?

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

    Who was president when Fred Austin was born?

    Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Fred was born.

    Who was president when Fred Austin died?

    Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Fred died.

    What major events happened during Fred Austin's lifetime?

    During Fred's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 1); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 5); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 20); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 32).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Fred Austin?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1866

    2. Death

      1902

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Fred Austin (1866–1902)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/fred-austin-1866-1902-6d83ae76/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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