Henderson Day (1855–1940)
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- Born
- 1855
- Died
- 1940
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Henderson Day born? 1855.
When did Henderson Day die? 1940.
Life story
Henderson Day (1855–1940) was born in 1855, and died in 1940, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents Henderson's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Henderson's life.
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The world Henderson lived through
1861 · age 6 — The American Civil War began
1869 · age 14 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1892 · age 37 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1906 · age 51 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 62 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 74 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 84 — World War II began in Europe
Questions about Henderson Day
When was Henderson Day born?
Henderson Day was born in 1855.
When did Henderson Day die?
Henderson Day died in 1940.
How old was Henderson Day at the time of death?
Henderson Day was about 85 years old.
Where is Henderson Day buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Henderson's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Henderson Day was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Henderson was born.
Who was president when Henderson Day died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Henderson died.
What major events happened during Henderson Day's lifetime?
During Henderson's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 6); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 16); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 45); World War I began (1914, age 59); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Henderson Day?
Federal censuses taken during Henderson's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1855
Death
1940
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AncestryData, "Henderson Day (1855–1940)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/henderson-day-1855-1940-fb75d82e/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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