Irene Sharp (1868–1891)
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- Born
- 1868
- Died
- 1891
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- Names in Stone
When was Irene Sharp born? 1868.
When did Irene Sharp die? 1891.
Life story
Irene Sharp (1868–1891) was born in 1868, and died in 1891, at about age 23. A cemetery record documents Irene's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Irene's life.
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The world Irene lived through
1869 · age 1 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 3 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 8 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 18 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Irene Sharp born?
Irene Sharp was born in 1868.
When did Irene Sharp die?
Irene Sharp died in 1891.
How old was Irene Sharp at the time of death?
Irene Sharp was about 23 years old.
Where is Irene Sharp buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Irene's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Irene Sharp was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Irene was born.
Who was president when Irene Sharp died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Irene died.
What major events happened during Irene Sharp's lifetime?
During Irene's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 1); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 3); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 8); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 18).
Which U.S. censuses would include Irene Sharp?
Federal censuses taken during Irene's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1868
Death
1891
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AncestryData, "Irene Sharp (1868–1891)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/irene-sharp-1868-1891-d83976cf/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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