Morris M. Heath (1820–1902)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1820
    Died
    1902

    When was Morris M. Heath born? 1820.

    When did Morris M. Heath die? 1902.

    Life story

    Morris M. Heath (1820–1902) was born in 1820, and died in 1902, at about age 82. A cemetery record documents Morris M.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Morris M.'s life.

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    The world Morris M. lived through

    1. 1825 · age 5 — The Erie Canal opened

    2. 1846 · age 26 — The Mexican–American War began

    3. 1861 · age 41 — The American Civil War began

    4. 1865 · age 45 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    5. 1869 · age 49 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    6. 1876 · age 56 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    7. 1892 · age 72 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    8. 1900 · age 80 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    Questions about Morris M. Heath

    When was Morris M. Heath born?

    Morris M. Heath was born in 1820.

    When did Morris M. Heath die?

    Morris M. Heath died in 1902.

    How old was Morris M. Heath at the time of death?

    Morris M. Heath was about 82 years old.

    Where is Morris M. Heath buried?

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

    Who was president when Morris M. Heath was born?

    James Monroe was president of the United States when Morris M. was born.

    Who was president when Morris M. Heath died?

    Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Morris M. died.

    What major events happened during Morris M. Heath's lifetime?

    During Morris M.'s lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 5); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 28); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 45); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 51); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 72).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Morris M. Heath?

    Federal censuses taken during Morris M.'s lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1820

    2. Death

      1902

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Morris M. Heath (1820–1902)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/morris-m-heath-1820-1902-31cf6fd3/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

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