Thomas Bishop (1850–1892)
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- Born
- 1850
- Died
- 1892
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Bishop born? 1850.
When did Thomas Bishop die? 1892.
Life story
Thomas Bishop (1850–1892) was born in 1850, and died in 1892, at about age 42. 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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1861 · age 11 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 15 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 19 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 26 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 42 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
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When was Thomas Bishop born?
Thomas Bishop was born in 1850.
When did Thomas Bishop die?
Thomas Bishop died in 1892.
How old was Thomas Bishop at the time of death?
Thomas Bishop was about 42 years old.
Where is Thomas Bishop 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 Bishop was born?
In 1850, the U.S. presidents were Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore.
Who was president when Thomas Bishop died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What major events happened during Thomas Bishop's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 11); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 15); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 19); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 26); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 42).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Bishop?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1850
Death
1892
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AncestryData, "Thomas Bishop (1850–1892)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-bishop-1850-1892-53efedd1/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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