Robert Gourley (1839–1905)
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- Born
- 1839
- Died
- 1905
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Robert Gourley born? 1839.
When did Robert Gourley die? 1905.
Life story
Robert Gourley (1839–1905) was born in 1839, and died in 1905, at about age 66. A cemetery record documents Robert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Robert's life.
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The world Robert lived through
1845 · age 6 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 9 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 24 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 28 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 32 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 47 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 59 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 64 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about Robert Gourley
When was Robert Gourley born?
Robert Gourley was born in 1839.
When did Robert Gourley die?
Robert Gourley died in 1905.
How old was Robert Gourley at the time of death?
Robert Gourley was about 66 years old.
Where is Robert Gourley buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Robert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Robert Gourley was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Robert was born.
Who was president when Robert Gourley died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Robert died.
What major events happened during Robert Gourley's lifetime?
During Robert's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 6); the American Civil War began (1861, age 22); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 28); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 37); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Gourley?
Federal censuses taken during Robert'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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1839
Death
1905
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