George Green (1848–1904)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1848
- Died
- 1904
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was George Green born? 1848.
When did George Green die? 1904.
Life story
George Green (1848–1904) was born in 1848, and died in 1904, at about age 56. 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
1848 · age 0 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 15 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 19 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 23 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 38 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 50 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 55 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about George Green
When was George Green born?
George Green was born in 1848.
When did George Green die?
George Green died in 1904.
How old was George Green at the time of death?
George Green was about 56 years old.
Where is George Green 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 Green was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when George was born.
Who was president when George Green died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when George died.
What happened in the world the year George Green was born?
In 1848, the California Gold Rush began.
What major events happened during George Green's lifetime?
During George's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 0); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 17); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 23); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 44); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include George Green?
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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Birth
1848
Death
1904
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AncestryData, "George Green (1848–1904)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/george-green-1848-1904-c824cedb/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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