Penny Byrd (1822–1900)
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- Born
- 1822
- Died
- 1900
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Penny Byrd born? 1822.
When did Penny Byrd die? 1900.
Life story
Penny Byrd (1822–1900) was born in 1822, and died in 1900, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Penny's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Penny's life.
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1825 · age 3 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 24 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 39 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 43 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 47 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 54 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 70 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 78 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
Questions about Penny Byrd
When was Penny Byrd born?
Penny Byrd was born in 1822.
When did Penny Byrd die?
Penny Byrd died in 1900.
How old was Penny Byrd at the time of death?
Penny Byrd was about 78 years old.
Where is Penny Byrd buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Penny's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Penny Byrd was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Penny was born.
Who was president when Penny Byrd died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Penny died.
What major events happened during Penny Byrd's lifetime?
During Penny's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 3); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 26); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 43); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 49); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include Penny Byrd?
Federal censuses taken during Penny's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1822
Death
1900
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AncestryData, "Penny Byrd (1822–1900)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/penny-byrd-1822-1900-b3c67e86/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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