Mary Stark (1870–1888)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1870
    Died
    1888

    When was Mary Stark born? 1870.

    When did Mary Stark die? 1888.

    Life story

    Mary Stark (1870–1888) was born in 1870, and died in 1888, at about age 18. A cemetery record documents Mary's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Mary's life.

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    The world Mary lived through

    1. 1871 · age 1 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    2. 1876 · age 6 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    3. 1886 · age 16 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    Questions about Mary Stark

    When was Mary Stark born?

    Mary Stark was born in 1870.

    When did Mary Stark die?

    Mary Stark died in 1888.

    How old was Mary Stark at the time of death?

    Mary Stark was about 18 years old.

    Where is Mary Stark buried?

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

    Who was president when Mary Stark was born?

    Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Mary was born.

    Who was president when Mary Stark died?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Mary died.

    What major events happened during Mary Stark's lifetime?

    During Mary's lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 1); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 6); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 16).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Mary Stark?

    Federal censuses taken during Mary's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1870

    2. Death

      1888

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Mary Stark (1870–1888)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mary-stark-1870-1888-1d96d6f2/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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