Horatio E. Worcester (1849–1888)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1849
    Died
    1888

    When was Horatio E. Worcester born? 1849.

    When did Horatio E. Worcester die? 1888.

    Life story

    Horatio E. Worcester (1849–1888) was born in 1849, and died in 1888, at about age 39. A cemetery record documents Horatio E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Horatio E.'s life.

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    The world Horatio E. lived through

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

    2. 1863 · age 14 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    3. 1865 · age 16 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    4. 1867 · age 18 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1869 · age 20 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    6. 1871 · age 22 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    7. 1876 · age 27 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    8. 1886 · age 37 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    Questions about Horatio E. Worcester

    When was Horatio E. Worcester born?

    Horatio E. Worcester was born in 1849.

    When did Horatio E. Worcester die?

    Horatio E. Worcester died in 1888.

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

    Horatio E. Worcester was about 39 years old.

    Where is Horatio E. Worcester buried?

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

    Who was president when Horatio E. Worcester was born?

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

    Who was president when Horatio E. Worcester died?

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

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

    During Horatio E.'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).

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

    Federal censuses taken during Horatio E.'s lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1849

    2. Death

      1888

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Horatio E. Worcester (1849–1888)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/horatio-e-worcester-1849-1888-1f4f188a/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

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