Orrin Steele (1883–1899)
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- Born
- 1883
- Died
- 1899
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Orrin Steele born? 1883.
When did Orrin Steele die? 1899.
Life story
Orrin Steele (1883–1899) was born in 1883, and died in 1899, at about age 16. A cemetery record documents Orrin's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Orrin's life.
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1886 · age 3 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 9 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 15 — The Spanish–American War was fought
Questions about Orrin Steele
When was Orrin Steele born?
Orrin Steele was born in 1883.
When did Orrin Steele die?
Orrin Steele died in 1899.
How old was Orrin Steele at the time of death?
Orrin Steele was about 16 years old.
Where is Orrin Steele buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Orrin's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Orrin Steele was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Orrin was born.
Who was president when Orrin Steele died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Orrin died.
What generation was Orrin Steele part of?
Born in 1883, Orrin Steele was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Orrin Steele's lifetime?
During Orrin's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 3); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 9); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 15).
Which U.S. censuses would include Orrin Steele?
Federal censuses taken during Orrin's lifetime and now public: 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
Census years to search
- 1890(most records lost in a 1921 fire)
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1883
Death
1899
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