Hamilton Walrath (1845–1934)
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- Born
- 1845
- Died
- 1934
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- Names in Stone
When was Hamilton Walrath born? 1845.
When did Hamilton Walrath die? 1934.
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Hamilton Walrath (1845–1934) was born in 1845, and died in 1934, at about age 89. A cemetery record documents Hamilton's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Hamilton's life.
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The world Hamilton lived through
1845 · age 0 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1863 · age 18 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1871 · age 26 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1898 · age 53 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1908 · age 63 — Ford introduced the Model T
1918 · age 73 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1933 · age 88 — Prohibition ended in the United States
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When was Hamilton Walrath born?
Hamilton Walrath was born in 1845.
When did Hamilton Walrath die?
Hamilton Walrath died in 1934.
How old was Hamilton Walrath at the time of death?
Hamilton Walrath was about 89 years old.
Where is Hamilton Walrath buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Hamilton's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Hamilton Walrath was born?
In 1845, the U.S. presidents were John Tyler and James K. Polk.
Who was president when Hamilton Walrath died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Hamilton died.
What happened in the world the year Hamilton Walrath was born?
In 1845, the Irish Potato Famine began.
What major events happened during Hamilton Walrath's lifetime?
During Hamilton's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 0); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 20); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 41); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 61); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include Hamilton Walrath?
Federal censuses taken during Hamilton's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1845
Death
1934
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