L.d. Hilty (1841–1934)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1841
    Died
    1934

    When was L.d. Hilty born? 1841.

    When did L.d. Hilty die? 1934.

    Life story

    L.d. Hilty (1841–1934) was born in 1841, and died in 1934, at about age 93. A cemetery record documents L.d.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about L.d.'s life.

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    The world L.d. lived through

    1. 1845 · age 4 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1863 · age 22 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    3. 1871 · age 30 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    4. 1898 · age 57 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1908 · age 67 — Ford introduced the Model T

    6. 1918 · age 77 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world

    7. 1933 · age 92 — Prohibition ended in the United States

    Questions about L.d. Hilty

    When was L.d. Hilty born?

    L.d. Hilty was born in 1841.

    When did L.d. Hilty die?

    L.d. Hilty died in 1934.

    How old was L.d. Hilty at the time of death?

    L.d. Hilty was about 93 years old.

    Where is L.d. Hilty buried?

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

    Who was president when L.d. Hilty was born?

    In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.

    Who was president when L.d. Hilty died?

    Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when L.d. died.

    What major events happened during L.d. Hilty's lifetime?

    During L.d.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 4); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 24); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 45); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 65); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 77).

    Which U.S. censuses would include L.d. Hilty?

    Federal censuses taken during L.d.'s lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1841

    2. Death

      1934

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "L.d. Hilty (1841–1934)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/l-d-hilty-1841-1934-557f2970/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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