Michael Painter (1837–1905)
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- Born
- 1837
- Died
- 1905
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- Names in Stone
When was Michael Painter born? 1837.
When did Michael Painter die? 1905.
Life story
Michael Painter (1837–1905) was born in 1837, and died in 1905, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents Michael's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Michael's life.
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The world Michael lived through
1845 · age 8 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 11 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 26 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 30 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 34 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 49 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 61 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 66 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about Michael Painter
When was Michael Painter born?
Michael Painter was born in 1837.
When did Michael Painter die?
Michael Painter died in 1905.
How old was Michael Painter at the time of death?
Michael Painter was about 68 years old.
Where is Michael Painter buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Michael's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Michael Painter was born?
In 1837, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
Who was president when Michael Painter died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Michael died.
What major events happened during Michael Painter's lifetime?
During Michael's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 8); the American Civil War began (1861, age 24); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 30); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 39); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include Michael Painter?
Federal censuses taken during Michael's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Michael Painter are on AncestryData?
2 people named Michael Painter are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1837
Death
1905
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