Myra Bruner (1855–1900)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1855
    Died
    1900

    When was Myra Bruner born? 1855.

    When did Myra Bruner die? 1900.

    Life story

    Myra Bruner (1855–1900) was born in 1855, and died in 1900, at about age 45. A cemetery record documents Myra's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Myra's life.

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    The world Myra lived through

    1. 1861 · age 6 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1865 · age 10 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    3. 1869 · age 14 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    4. 1876 · age 21 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    5. 1892 · age 37 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    6. 1900 · age 45 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas

    Questions about Myra Bruner

    When was Myra Bruner born?

    Myra Bruner was born in 1855.

    When did Myra Bruner die?

    Myra Bruner died in 1900.

    How old was Myra Bruner at the time of death?

    Myra Bruner was about 45 years old.

    Where is Myra Bruner buried?

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

    Who was president when Myra Bruner was born?

    Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Myra was born.

    Who was president when Myra Bruner died?

    William McKinley was president of the United States when Myra died.

    What major events happened during Myra Bruner's lifetime?

    During Myra's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 6); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 10); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 14); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 21); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 37); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 45).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Myra Bruner?

    Federal censuses taken during Myra's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1855

    2. Death

      1900

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Myra Bruner (1855–1900)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/myra-bruner-1855-1900-8efdec4b/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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