George Baylor (1841–1902)

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    Born
    1841
    Died
    1902

    When was George Baylor born? 1841.

    When did George Baylor die? 1902.

    Life story

    George Baylor (1841–1902) was born in 1841, and died in 1902, at about age 61. A cemetery record documents George's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about George's life.

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    The world George lived through

    1. 1845 · age 4 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1848 · age 7 — The California Gold Rush began

    3. 1863 · age 22 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    4. 1867 · age 26 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1871 · age 30 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    6. 1886 · age 45 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    7. 1898 · age 57 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    Questions about George Baylor

    When was George Baylor born?

    George Baylor was born in 1841.

    When did George Baylor die?

    George Baylor died in 1902.

    How old was George Baylor at the time of death?

    George Baylor was about 61 years old.

    Where is George Baylor buried?

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

    Who was president when George Baylor was born?

    In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.

    Who was president when George Baylor died?

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

    What major events happened during George Baylor's lifetime?

    During George's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 4); the American Civil War began (1861, age 20); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 26); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 35); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 57).

    Which U.S. censuses would include George Baylor?

    Federal censuses taken during George's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1841

    2. Death

      1902

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "George Baylor (1841–1902)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/george-baylor-1841-1902-1e92241a/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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