Phillip Stokum (1825–1900)
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- Born
- 1825
- Died
- 1900
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- Names in Stone
When was Phillip Stokum born? 1825.
When did Phillip Stokum die? 1900.
Life story
Phillip Stokum (1825–1900) was born in 1825, and died in 1900, at about age 75. A cemetery record documents Phillip's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Phillip's life.
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The world Phillip lived through
1825 · age 0 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 21 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 36 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 40 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 44 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 51 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 67 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 75 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
Questions about Phillip Stokum
When was Phillip Stokum born?
Phillip Stokum was born in 1825.
When did Phillip Stokum die?
Phillip Stokum died in 1900.
How old was Phillip Stokum at the time of death?
Phillip Stokum was about 75 years old.
Where is Phillip Stokum buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Phillip's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Phillip Stokum was born?
In 1825, the U.S. presidents were James Monroe and John Quincy Adams.
Who was president when Phillip Stokum died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Phillip died.
What happened in the world the year Phillip Stokum was born?
In 1825, the Erie Canal opened.
What major events happened during Phillip Stokum's lifetime?
During Phillip's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 0); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 23); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 40); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 46); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include Phillip Stokum?
Federal censuses taken during Phillip'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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1825
Death
1900
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