Lewis Grindle (1813–1892)
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- Born
- 1813
- Died
- 1892
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Lewis Grindle born? 1813.
When did Lewis Grindle die? 1892.
Life story
Lewis Grindle (1813–1892) was born in 1813, and died in 1892, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents Lewis's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lewis's life.
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1825 · age 12 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 33 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 48 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 52 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 56 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 63 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 79 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about Lewis Grindle
When was Lewis Grindle born?
Lewis Grindle was born in 1813.
When did Lewis Grindle die?
Lewis Grindle died in 1892.
How old was Lewis Grindle at the time of death?
Lewis Grindle was about 79 years old.
Where is Lewis Grindle buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lewis's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lewis Grindle was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Lewis was born.
Who was president when Lewis Grindle died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Lewis died.
What major events happened during Lewis Grindle's lifetime?
During Lewis's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 12); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 35); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 52); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 58); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 79).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lewis Grindle?
Federal censuses taken during Lewis's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Lewis Grindle are on AncestryData?
2 people named Lewis Grindle are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1892
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AncestryData, "Lewis Grindle (1813–1892)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/lewis-grindle-1813-1892-7f19791c/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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