Leon Meyer (1837–1898)
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- Born
- 1837 in Alsace, France
- Died
- 1898
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- Names in Stone
When was Leon Meyer born? 1837 in Alsace, France.
When did Leon Meyer die? 1898.
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Leon Meyer (1837–1898) was born in 1837 in Alsace, France, and died in 1898, at about age 61. A cemetery record documents Leon's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Leon's life.
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1845 · age 8 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 11 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 26 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 30 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 34 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 49 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 61 — The Spanish–American War was fought
Questions about Leon Meyer
When was Leon Meyer born?
Leon Meyer was born in 1837 in Alsace, France.
Where was Leon Meyer born?
Leon Meyer was born in Alsace, France.
When did Leon Meyer die?
Leon Meyer died in 1898.
How old was Leon Meyer at the time of death?
Leon Meyer was about 61 years old.
Where is Leon Meyer buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Leon's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Leon Meyer was born?
In 1837, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
Who was president when Leon Meyer died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Leon died.
What major events happened during Leon Meyer's lifetime?
During Leon's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 8); the American Civil War began (1861, age 24); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 30); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 39); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include Leon Meyer?
Federal censuses taken during Leon's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1837
Alsace, France
Death
1898
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