George Holt (1841–1896)
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- Born
- 1841
- Died
- 1896
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was George Holt born? 1841.
When did George Holt die? 1896.
Life story
George Holt (1841–1896) was born in 1841, and died in 1896, at about age 55. 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
1845 · age 4 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 7 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 22 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 26 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 30 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 45 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about George Holt
When was George Holt born?
George Holt was born in 1841.
When did George Holt die?
George Holt died in 1896.
How old was George Holt at the time of death?
George Holt was about 55 years old.
Where is George Holt 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 Holt was born?
In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
Who was president when George Holt died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when George died.
What major events happened during George Holt's lifetime?
During George's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 4); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 7); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 22); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 26); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 30); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 45).
Which U.S. censuses would include George Holt?
Federal censuses taken during George's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named George Holt are on AncestryData?
2 people named George Holt are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1841
Death
1896
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