Malachi Cashen (1841–1900)
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- Born
- 1841
- Died
- 1900
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- Names in Stone
When was Malachi Cashen born? 1841.
When did Malachi Cashen die? 1900.
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Malachi Cashen (1841–1900) was born in 1841, and died in 1900, at about age 59. A cemetery record documents Malachi's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Malachi's life.
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The world Malachi lived through
1845 · age 4 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 7 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 22 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 26 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 30 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 45 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 57 — The Spanish–American War was fought
Questions about Malachi Cashen
When was Malachi Cashen born?
Malachi Cashen was born in 1841.
When did Malachi Cashen die?
Malachi Cashen died in 1900.
How old was Malachi Cashen at the time of death?
Malachi Cashen was about 59 years old.
Where is Malachi Cashen buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Malachi's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Malachi Cashen was born?
In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
Who was president when Malachi Cashen died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Malachi died.
What major events happened during Malachi Cashen's lifetime?
During Malachi's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 4); the American Civil War began (1861, age 20); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 26); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 35); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 57).
Which U.S. censuses would include Malachi Cashen?
Federal censuses taken during Malachi's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1841
Death
1900
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