Virginia Brooks (1836–1895)
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- Born
- 1836
- Died
- 1895
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Virginia Brooks born? 1836.
When did Virginia Brooks die? 1895.
Life story
Virginia Brooks (1836–1895) was born in 1836, and died in 1895, at about age 59. A cemetery record documents Virginia's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Virginia's life.
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The world Virginia lived through
1845 · age 9 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 12 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 27 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 31 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 35 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 50 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Virginia Brooks
When was Virginia Brooks born?
Virginia Brooks was born in 1836.
When did Virginia Brooks die?
Virginia Brooks died in 1895.
How old was Virginia Brooks at the time of death?
Virginia Brooks was about 59 years old.
Where is Virginia Brooks buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Virginia's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Virginia Brooks was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Virginia was born.
Who was president when Virginia Brooks died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Virginia died.
What major events happened during Virginia Brooks's lifetime?
During Virginia's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 9); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 12); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 27); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 31); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 35); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 50).
Which U.S. censuses would include Virginia Brooks?
Federal censuses taken during Virginia's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1836
Death
1895
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