Harry Egan (1888–1905)
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- Born
- 1888
- Died
- 1905
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Harry Egan born? 1888.
When did Harry Egan die? 1905.
Life story
Harry Egan (1888–1905) was born in 1888, and died in 1905, at about age 17. A cemetery record documents Harry's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Harry's life.

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1892 · age 4 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 10 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1900 · age 12 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1903 · age 15 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about Harry Egan
When was Harry Egan born?
Harry Egan was born in 1888.
When did Harry Egan die?
Harry Egan died in 1905.
How old was Harry Egan at the time of death?
Harry Egan was about 17 years old.
Where is Harry Egan buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Harry's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Harry Egan was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Harry was born.
Who was president when Harry Egan died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Harry died.
What generation was Harry Egan part of?
Born in 1888, Harry Egan was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Harry Egan's lifetime?
During Harry's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 4); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 10); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 12); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 15).
Which U.S. censuses would include Harry Egan?
Federal censuses taken during Harry's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1888
Death
1905
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