Rebecca Remaley (1848–1908)
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- Born
- 1848
- Died
- 1908
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- Names in Stone
When was Rebecca Remaley born? 1848.
When did Rebecca Remaley die? 1908.
Life story
Rebecca Remaley (1848–1908) was born in 1848, and died in 1908, at about age 60. A cemetery record documents Rebecca's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Rebecca's life.
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The world Rebecca lived through
1848 · age 0 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 15 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 19 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 23 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 38 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 50 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 55 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 60 — Ford introduced the Model T
Questions about Rebecca Remaley
When was Rebecca Remaley born?
Rebecca Remaley was born in 1848.
When did Rebecca Remaley die?
Rebecca Remaley died in 1908.
How old was Rebecca Remaley at the time of death?
Rebecca Remaley was about 60 years old.
Where is Rebecca Remaley buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Rebecca's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Rebecca Remaley was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Rebecca was born.
Who was president when Rebecca Remaley died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Rebecca died.
What happened in the world the year Rebecca Remaley was born?
In 1848, the California Gold Rush began.
What major events happened during Rebecca Remaley's lifetime?
During Rebecca's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 0); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 17); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 23); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 44); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include Rebecca Remaley?
Federal censuses taken during Rebecca's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1848
Death
1908
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