George Thomas Scott (1865–1892)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1865
- Died
- 1892
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was George Thomas Scott born? 1865.
When did George Thomas Scott die? 1892.
Life story
George Thomas Scott (1865–1892) was born in 1865, and died in 1892, at about age 27. A cemetery record documents George Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about George Thomas's life.
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The world George Thomas lived through
1865 · age 0 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 2 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 4 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 6 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 11 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 21 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 27 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about George Thomas Scott
When was George Thomas Scott born?
George Thomas Scott was born in 1865.
When did George Thomas Scott die?
George Thomas Scott died in 1892.
How old was George Thomas Scott at the time of death?
George Thomas Scott was about 27 years old.
Where is George Thomas Scott buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents George Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when George Thomas Scott was born?
In 1865, the U.S. presidents were Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
Who was president when George Thomas Scott died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when George Thomas died.
What happened in the world the year George Thomas Scott was born?
In 1865, the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated.
What major events happened during George Thomas Scott's lifetime?
During George Thomas's lifetime: the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 4); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 11); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 27).
Which U.S. censuses would include George Thomas Scott?
Federal censuses taken during George Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1865
Death
1892
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