Robert Maloney (1849–1940)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1849
    Died
    1940

    When was Robert Maloney born? 1849.

    When did Robert Maloney die? 1940.

    Life story

    Robert Maloney (1849–1940) was born in 1849, and died in 1940, at about age 91. 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

    1. 1861 · age 12 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1869 · age 20 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    3. 1892 · age 43 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants

    4. 1906 · age 57 — The San Francisco earthquake struck

    5. 1917 · age 68 — The United States entered World War I

    6. 1929 · age 80 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression

    7. 1939 · age 90 — World War II began in Europe

    Questions about Robert Maloney

    When was Robert Maloney born?

    Robert Maloney was born in 1849.

    When did Robert Maloney die?

    Robert Maloney died in 1940.

    How old was Robert Maloney at the time of death?

    Robert Maloney was about 91 years old.

    Where is Robert Maloney 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 Maloney was born?

    In 1849, the U.S. presidents were James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor.

    Who was president when Robert Maloney died?

    Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Robert died.

    What major events happened during Robert Maloney's lifetime?

    During Robert's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 12); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 22); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 51); World War I began (1914, age 65); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 80).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Maloney?

    Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1849

    2. Death

      1940

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Robert Maloney (1849–1940)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/robert-maloney-1849-1940-05bfcc9c/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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