Lydia M. Towne (1867–1884)
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- Born
- 1867
- Died
- 1884
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- Names in Stone
When was Lydia M. Towne born? 1867.
When did Lydia M. Towne die? 1884.
Life story
Lydia M. Towne (1867–1884) was born in 1867, and died in 1884, at about age 17. A cemetery record documents Lydia M.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lydia M.'s life.
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The world Lydia M. lived through
1867 · age 0 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 2 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 4 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 9 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was Lydia M. Towne born?
Lydia M. Towne was born in 1867.
When did Lydia M. Towne die?
Lydia M. Towne died in 1884.
How old was Lydia M. Towne at the time of death?
Lydia M. Towne was about 17 years old.
Where is Lydia M. Towne buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lydia M.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lydia M. Towne was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Lydia M. was born.
Who was president when Lydia M. Towne died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Lydia M. died.
What happened in the world the year Lydia M. Towne was born?
In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska.
What major events happened during Lydia M. Towne's lifetime?
During Lydia M.'s lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 2); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 4); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 9).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lydia M. Towne?
Federal censuses taken during Lydia M.'s lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880.
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1867
Death
1884
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