Thomas Briscoe (1861–1882)
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- Born
- 1861
- Died
- 1882
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Briscoe born? 1861.
When did Thomas Briscoe die? 1882.
Life story
Thomas Briscoe (1861–1882) was born in 1861, and died in 1882, at about age 21. 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
1861 · age 0 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 2 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 4 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 6 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 8 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 10 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 15 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about Thomas Briscoe
When was Thomas Briscoe born?
Thomas Briscoe was born in 1861.
When did Thomas Briscoe die?
Thomas Briscoe died in 1882.
How old was Thomas Briscoe at the time of death?
Thomas Briscoe was about 21 years old.
Where is Thomas Briscoe 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 Briscoe was born?
In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.
Who was president when Thomas Briscoe died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What happened in the world the year Thomas Briscoe was born?
In 1861, the American Civil War began.
What major events happened during Thomas Briscoe's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 0); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 4); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 8); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 15).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Briscoe?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880.
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1861
Death
1882
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AncestryData, "Thomas Briscoe (1861–1882)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-briscoe-1861-1882-b7124b38/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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