Samuel Washington (1853–1923)
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- Born
- 1853
- Died
- 1923
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Samuel Washington born? 1853.
When did Samuel Washington die? 1923.
Life story
Samuel Washington (1853–1923) was born in 1853, and died in 1923, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents Samuel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Samuel's life.
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1861 · age 8 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 14 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 23 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 45 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 53 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 61 — World War I began
1920 · age 67 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about Samuel Washington
When was Samuel Washington born?
Samuel Washington was born in 1853.
When did Samuel Washington die?
Samuel Washington died in 1923.
How old was Samuel Washington at the time of death?
Samuel Washington was about 70 years old.
Where is Samuel Washington buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Samuel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Samuel Washington was born?
In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.
Who was president when Samuel Washington died?
In 1923, the U.S. presidents were Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
What major events happened during Samuel Washington's lifetime?
During Samuel's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 8); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 16); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 39); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 53); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include Samuel Washington?
Federal censuses taken during Samuel's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Samuel Washington are on AncestryData?
2 people named Samuel Washington are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1853
Death
1923
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AncestryData, "Samuel Washington (1853–1923)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/samuel-washington-1853-1923-089a03e7/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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