Grace Jewel (1870–1908)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1870
    Died
    1908

    When was Grace Jewel born? 1870.

    When did Grace Jewel die? 1908.

    Life story

    Grace Jewel (1870–1908) was born in 1870, and died in 1908, at about age 38. A cemetery record documents Grace's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Grace's life.

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    The world Grace lived through

    1. 1871 · age 1 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    2. 1886 · age 16 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    3. 1898 · age 28 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    4. 1903 · age 33 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight

    5. 1908 · age 38 — Ford introduced the Model T

    Questions about Grace Jewel

    When was Grace Jewel born?

    Grace Jewel was born in 1870.

    When did Grace Jewel die?

    Grace Jewel died in 1908.

    How old was Grace Jewel at the time of death?

    Grace Jewel was about 38 years old.

    Where is Grace Jewel buried?

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

    Who was president when Grace Jewel was born?

    Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Grace was born.

    Who was president when Grace Jewel died?

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

    What major events happened during Grace Jewel's lifetime?

    During Grace's lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 1); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 16); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 28); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 33); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 38).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Grace Jewel?

    Federal censuses taken during Grace'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

      1870

    2. Death

      1908

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Grace Jewel (1870–1908)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/grace-jewel-1870-1908-11dfa23b/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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