Hermina Terhaar (1849–1893)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1849
    Died
    1893

    When was Hermina Terhaar born? 1849.

    When did Hermina Terhaar die? 1893.

    Life story

    Hermina Terhaar (1849–1893) was born in 1849, and died in 1893, at about age 44. A cemetery record documents Hermina's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Hermina's life.

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    The world Hermina lived through

    1. 1861 · age 12 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1865 · age 16 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    3. 1869 · age 20 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    4. 1876 · age 27 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    5. 1892 · age 43 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    Questions about Hermina Terhaar

    When was Hermina Terhaar born?

    Hermina Terhaar was born in 1849.

    When did Hermina Terhaar die?

    Hermina Terhaar died in 1893.

    How old was Hermina Terhaar at the time of death?

    Hermina Terhaar was about 44 years old.

    Where is Hermina Terhaar buried?

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

    Who was president when Hermina Terhaar was born?

    In 1849, the U.S. presidents were James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor.

    Who was president when Hermina Terhaar died?

    In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.

    What major events happened during Hermina Terhaar's lifetime?

    During Hermina's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 12); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 16); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 20); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 27); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 43).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Hermina Terhaar?

    Federal censuses taken during Hermina's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1849

    2. Death

      1893

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Hermina Terhaar (1849–1893)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/hermina-terhaar-1849-1893-b6e386cd/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

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