Hattie Hyde Gilson (1855–1876)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1855
    Died
    1876

    When was Hattie Hyde Gilson born? 1855.

    When did Hattie Hyde Gilson die? 1876.

    Life story

    Hattie Hyde Gilson (1855–1876) was born in 1855, and died in 1876, at about age 21. A cemetery record documents Hattie's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Hattie's life.

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    The world Hattie lived through

    1. 1861 · age 6 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1863 · age 8 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    3. 1865 · age 10 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    4. 1867 · age 12 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1869 · age 14 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    6. 1871 · age 16 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    7. 1876 · age 21 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    Questions about Hattie Hyde Gilson

    When was Hattie Hyde Gilson born?

    Hattie Hyde Gilson was born in 1855.

    When did Hattie Hyde Gilson die?

    Hattie Hyde Gilson died in 1876.

    How old was Hattie Hyde Gilson at the time of death?

    Hattie Hyde Gilson was about 21 years old.

    Where is Hattie Hyde Gilson buried?

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

    Who was president when Hattie Hyde Gilson was born?

    Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Hattie was born.

    Who was president when Hattie Hyde Gilson died?

    Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Hattie died.

    What major events happened during Hattie Hyde Gilson's lifetime?

    During Hattie's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 6); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 10); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 14); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 21).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Hattie Hyde Gilson?

    Federal censuses taken during Hattie's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1855

    2. Death

      1876

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Hattie Hyde Gilson (1855–1876)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/hattie-hyde-gilson-1855-1876-dc9c8b9d/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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