Hellen Hersey (1854–1918)
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- Born
- 1854
- Died
- 1918
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Hellen Hersey born? 1854.
When did Hellen Hersey die? 1918.
Life story
Hellen Hersey (1854–1918) was born in 1854, and died in 1918, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents Hellen's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Hellen's life.
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The world Hellen lived through
1861 · age 7 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 13 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 22 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 44 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 52 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 60 — World War I began
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When was Hellen Hersey born?
Hellen Hersey was born in 1854.
When did Hellen Hersey die?
Hellen Hersey died in 1918.
How old was Hellen Hersey at the time of death?
Hellen Hersey was about 64 years old.
Where is Hellen Hersey buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Hellen's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Hellen Hersey was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Hellen was born.
Who was president when Hellen Hersey died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Hellen died.
What major events happened during Hellen Hersey's lifetime?
During Hellen's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 7); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 13); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 22); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 44); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 52); World War I began (1914, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include Hellen Hersey?
Federal censuses taken during Hellen's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1854
Death
1918
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AncestryData, "Hellen Hersey (1854–1918)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/hellen-hersey-1854-1918-5be53916/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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