Henry E. Worcester (1808–1887)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1808
    Died
    1887

    When was Henry E. Worcester born? 1808.

    When did Henry E. Worcester die? 1887.

    Life story

    Henry E. Worcester (1808–1887) was born in 1808, and died in 1887, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents Henry E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Henry E.'s life.

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    The world Henry E. lived through

    1. 1812 · age 4 — The War of 1812 began

    2. 1845 · age 37 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    3. 1848 · age 40 — The California Gold Rush began

    4. 1863 · age 55 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    5. 1867 · age 59 — The United States purchased Alaska

    6. 1871 · age 63 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    7. 1886 · age 78 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    Questions about Henry E. Worcester

    When was Henry E. Worcester born?

    Henry E. Worcester was born in 1808.

    When did Henry E. Worcester die?

    Henry E. Worcester died in 1887.

    How old was Henry E. Worcester at the time of death?

    Henry E. Worcester was about 79 years old.

    Where is Henry E. Worcester buried?

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

    Who was president when Henry E. Worcester was born?

    Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Henry E. was born.

    Who was president when Henry E. Worcester died?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Henry E. died.

    What major events happened during Henry E. Worcester's lifetime?

    During Henry E.'s lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 4); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 38); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 55); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 61); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 78).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Henry E. Worcester?

    Federal censuses taken during Henry E.'s lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1808

    2. Death

      1887

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Henry E. Worcester (1808–1887)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/henry-e-worcester-1808-1887-65a3e587/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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    Sources

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