Peter Ring (1835–1904)
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- Born
- 1835
- Died
- 1904
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was Peter Ring born? 1835.
When did Peter Ring die? 1904.
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Life story
Peter Ring (1835–1904) was born in 1835, and died in 1904, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Peter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Peter's life.
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The world Peter lived through
1845 · age 10 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 13 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 28 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 32 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 36 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 51 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 63 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 68 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
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When was Peter Ring born?
Peter Ring was born in 1835.
When did Peter Ring die?
Peter Ring died in 1904.
How old was Peter Ring at the time of death?
Peter Ring was about 69 years old.
Where is Peter Ring buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Peter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Peter Ring was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Peter was born.
Who was president when Peter Ring died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Peter died.
What major events happened during Peter Ring's lifetime?
During Peter's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 10); the American Civil War began (1861, age 26); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 32); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 41); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Peter Ring?
Federal censuses taken during Peter's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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AncestryData, "Peter Ring (1835–1904)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/peter-ring-1835-1904-cc4e9ccb/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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