Washington Carson (1859–1892)
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- Born
- 1859
- Died
- 1892
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Washington Carson born? 1859.
When did Washington Carson die? 1892.
Life story
Washington Carson (1859–1892) was born in 1859, and died in 1892, at about age 33. A cemetery record documents Washington's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Washington's life.
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1861 · age 2 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 6 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 10 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 17 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 33 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about Washington Carson
When was Washington Carson born?
Washington Carson was born in 1859.
When did Washington Carson die?
Washington Carson died in 1892.
How old was Washington Carson at the time of death?
Washington Carson was about 33 years old.
Where is Washington Carson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Washington's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Washington Carson was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Washington was born.
Who was president when Washington Carson died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Washington died.
What major events happened during Washington Carson's lifetime?
During Washington's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 2); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 6); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 10); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 17); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 33).
Which U.S. censuses would include Washington Carson?
Federal censuses taken during Washington's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Washington Carson are on AncestryData?
2 people named Washington Carson are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1859
Death
1892
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AncestryData, "Washington Carson (1859–1892)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/washington-carson-1859-1892-83fdc9bf/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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Died 1856
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