Maria E. Keyes (1847–1894)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1847
    Died
    1894

    When was Maria E. Keyes born? 1847.

    When did Maria E. Keyes die? 1894.

    Life story

    Maria E. Keyes (1847–1894) was born in 1847, and died in 1894, at about age 47. A cemetery record documents Maria E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Maria E.'s life.

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    The world Maria E. lived through

    1. 1848 · age 1 — The California Gold Rush began

    2. 1863 · age 16 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    3. 1867 · age 20 — The United States purchased Alaska

    4. 1871 · age 24 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    5. 1886 · age 39 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    Questions about Maria E. Keyes

    When was Maria E. Keyes born?

    Maria E. Keyes was born in 1847.

    When did Maria E. Keyes die?

    Maria E. Keyes died in 1894.

    How old was Maria E. Keyes at the time of death?

    Maria E. Keyes was about 47 years old.

    Where is Maria E. Keyes buried?

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

    Who was president when Maria E. Keyes was born?

    James K. Polk was president of the United States when Maria E. was born.

    Who was president when Maria E. Keyes died?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Maria E. died.

    What major events happened during Maria E. Keyes's lifetime?

    During Maria E.'s lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 1); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 16); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 20); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 24); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 39).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Maria E. Keyes?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1847

    2. Birth

      1847

    3. Death

      1894

    4. Death

      1894

    5. Burial

    6. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Maria E. Keyes (1847–1894)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/maria-e-keyes-1847-1894-45880995/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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