Thomas Allen (1867–1886)
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- Born
- 1867
- Died
- 1886
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Allen born? 1867.
When did Thomas Allen die? 1886.
Life story
Thomas Allen (1867–1886) was born in 1867, and died in 1886, at about age 19. A cemetery record documents Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas's life.
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The world Thomas lived through
1867 · age 0 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 2 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 4 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 9 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 19 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Thomas Allen born?
Thomas Allen was born in 1867.
When did Thomas Allen die?
Thomas Allen died in 1886.
How old was Thomas Allen at the time of death?
Thomas Allen was about 19 years old.
Where is Thomas Allen buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas Allen was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas Allen died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What happened in the world the year Thomas Allen was born?
In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska.
What major events happened during Thomas Allen's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 2); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 4); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 9); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 19).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Allen?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880.
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1867
Death
1886
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AncestryData, "Thomas Allen (1867–1886)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-allen-1867-1886-42029ffc/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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