Phebe M. Sutphen (1828–1908)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1828
    Died
    1908

    When was Phebe M. Sutphen born? 1828.

    When did Phebe M. Sutphen die? 1908.

    Life story

    Phebe M. Sutphen (1828–1908) was born in 1828, and died in 1908, at about age 80. A cemetery record documents Phebe M.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Phebe M.'s life.

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    The world Phebe M. lived through

    1. 1845 · age 17 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1861 · age 33 — The American Civil War began

    3. 1867 · age 39 — The United States purchased Alaska

    4. 1876 · age 48 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    5. 1898 · age 70 — The Spanish–American War was fought

    6. 1906 · age 78 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    Questions about Phebe M. Sutphen

    When was Phebe M. Sutphen born?

    Phebe M. Sutphen was born in 1828.

    When did Phebe M. Sutphen die?

    Phebe M. Sutphen died in 1908.

    How old was Phebe M. Sutphen at the time of death?

    Phebe M. Sutphen was about 80 years old.

    Where is Phebe M. Sutphen buried?

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

    Who was president when Phebe M. Sutphen was born?

    John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when Phebe M. was born.

    Who was president when Phebe M. Sutphen died?

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

    What major events happened during Phebe M. Sutphen's lifetime?

    During Phebe M.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 17); the American Civil War began (1861, age 33); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 39); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 48); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 70); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 78).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Phebe M. Sutphen?

    Federal censuses taken during Phebe M.'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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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1828

    2. Death

      1908

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Phebe M. Sutphen (1828–1908)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/phebe-m-sutphen-1828-1908-18ec91f7/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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