Malika Burns (1836–1901)

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    Born
    1836
    Died
    1901

    When was Malika Burns born? 1836.

    When did Malika Burns die? 1901.

    Life story

    Malika Burns (1836–1901) was born in 1836, and died in 1901, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents Malika's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Malika's life.

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    The world Malika lived through

    1. 1845 · age 9 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1848 · age 12 — The California Gold Rush began

    3. 1863 · age 27 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    4. 1867 · age 31 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1871 · age 35 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    6. 1886 · age 50 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    7. 1898 · age 62 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    Questions about Malika Burns

    When was Malika Burns born?

    Malika Burns was born in 1836.

    When did Malika Burns die?

    Malika Burns died in 1901.

    How old was Malika Burns at the time of death?

    Malika Burns was about 65 years old.

    Where is Malika Burns buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Malika's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Malika Burns was born?

    Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Malika was born.

    Who was president when Malika Burns died?

    In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.

    What major events happened during Malika Burns's lifetime?

    During Malika's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 9); the American Civil War began (1861, age 25); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 31); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 40); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 62).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Malika Burns?

    Federal censuses taken during Malika's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1836

    2. Death

      1901

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Malika Burns (1836–1901)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/malika-burns-1836-1901-7e972eb4/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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