Margaret Conklin (1857–1925)

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    Born
    1857
    Died
    1925

    When was Margaret Conklin born? 1857.

    When did Margaret Conklin die? 1925.

    Life story

    Margaret Conklin (1857–1925) was born in 1857, and died in 1925, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents Margaret's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Margaret's life.

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    The world Margaret lived through

    1. 1861 · age 4 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1867 · age 10 — The United States purchased Alaska

    3. 1876 · age 19 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    4. 1898 · age 41 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    5. 1906 · age 49 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    6. 1914 · age 57 — World War I began

    7. 1920 · age 63 — Women won the right to vote in the United States

    Questions about Margaret Conklin

    When was Margaret Conklin born?

    Margaret Conklin was born in 1857.

    When did Margaret Conklin die?

    Margaret Conklin died in 1925.

    How old was Margaret Conklin at the time of death?

    Margaret Conklin was about 68 years old.

    Where is Margaret Conklin buried?

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

    Who was president when Margaret Conklin was born?

    In 1857, the U.S. presidents were Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan.

    Who was president when Margaret Conklin died?

    Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when Margaret died.

    What major events happened during Margaret Conklin's lifetime?

    During Margaret's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 4); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 12); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 35); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 49); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 60).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Margaret Conklin?

    Federal censuses taken during Margaret's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1857

    2. Death

      1925

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Margaret Conklin (1857–1925)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/margaret-conklin-1857-1925-ae0bd1e2/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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