Margarette Ash (1834–1890)
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- Born
- 1834
- Died
- 1890
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- Names in Stone
When was Margarette Ash born? 1834.
When did Margarette Ash die? 1890.
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Margarette Ash (1834–1890) was born in 1834, and died in 1890, at about age 56. A cemetery record documents Margarette's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Margarette's life.
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The world Margarette lived through
1845 · age 11 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 14 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 29 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 33 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 37 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 52 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Margarette Ash born?
Margarette Ash was born in 1834.
When did Margarette Ash die?
Margarette Ash died in 1890.
How old was Margarette Ash at the time of death?
Margarette Ash was about 56 years old.
Where is Margarette Ash buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Margarette's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Margarette Ash was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Margarette was born.
Who was president when Margarette Ash died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Margarette died.
What major events happened during Margarette Ash's lifetime?
During Margarette's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 11); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 14); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 29); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 33); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 37); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 52).
Which U.S. censuses would include Margarette Ash?
Federal censuses taken during Margarette's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1834
Death
1890
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