Henry Durham (1855–1922)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1855
    Died
    1922

    When was Henry Durham born? 1855.

    When did Henry Durham die? 1922.

    Life story

    Henry Durham (1855–1922) was born in 1855, and died in 1922, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Henry's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Henry's life.

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    The world Henry lived through

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

    2. 1867 · age 12 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 21 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 43 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 51 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 59 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 65 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about Henry Durham

    When was Henry Durham born?

    Henry Durham was born in 1855.

    When did Henry Durham die?

    Henry Durham died in 1922.

    How old was Henry Durham at the time of death?

    Henry Durham was about 67 years old.

    Where is Henry Durham buried?

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

    Who was president when Henry Durham was born?

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

    Who was president when Henry Durham died?

    Warren G. Harding was president of the United States when Henry died.

    What major events happened during Henry Durham's lifetime?

    During Henry's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 6); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 14); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 37); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 51); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 62).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Durham?

    Federal censuses taken during Henry's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1855

    2. Death

      1922

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Henry Durham (1855–1922)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/henry-durham-1855-1922-cacc6321/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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