Luke Keefe (1845–1930)
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- Born
- 1845
- Died
- 1930
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Luke Keefe born? 1845.
When did Luke Keefe die? 1930.
Life story
Luke Keefe (1845–1930) was born in 1845, and died in 1930, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents Luke's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Luke's life.
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The world Luke lived through
1845 · age 0 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 16 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 22 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 31 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 53 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 61 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 69 — World War I began
1920 · age 75 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about Luke Keefe
When was Luke Keefe born?
Luke Keefe was born in 1845.
When did Luke Keefe die?
Luke Keefe died in 1930.
How old was Luke Keefe at the time of death?
Luke Keefe was about 85 years old.
Where is Luke Keefe buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Luke's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Luke Keefe was born?
In 1845, the U.S. presidents were John Tyler and James K. Polk.
Who was president when Luke Keefe died?
Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when Luke died.
What happened in the world the year Luke Keefe was born?
In 1845, the Irish Potato Famine began.
What major events happened during Luke Keefe's lifetime?
During Luke's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 0); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 18); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 26); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 53); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 63); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include Luke Keefe?
Federal censuses taken during Luke'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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2 people named Luke Keefe are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1845
Death
1930
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