Willis M. Ashbaugh (1871–1899)
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- Born
- 1871
- Died
- 1899
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When was Willis M. Ashbaugh born? 1871.
When did Willis M. Ashbaugh die? 1899.
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Willis M. Ashbaugh (1871–1899) was born in 1871, and died in 1899, at about age 28. A cemetery record documents Willis M.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Willis M.'s life.
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The world Willis M. lived through
1871 · age 0 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 5 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1886 · age 15 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 21 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 27 — The Spanish–American War was fought
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When was Willis M. Ashbaugh born?
Willis M. Ashbaugh was born in 1871.
When did Willis M. Ashbaugh die?
Willis M. Ashbaugh died in 1899.
How old was Willis M. Ashbaugh at the time of death?
Willis M. Ashbaugh was about 28 years old.
Where is Willis M. Ashbaugh buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Willis M.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Willis M. Ashbaugh was born?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Willis M. was born.
Who was president when Willis M. Ashbaugh died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Willis M. died.
What happened in the world the year Willis M. Ashbaugh was born?
In 1871, the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city.
What major events happened during Willis M. Ashbaugh's lifetime?
During Willis M.'s lifetime: the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 0); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 5); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 15); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 21); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 27).
Which U.S. censuses would include Willis M. Ashbaugh?
Federal censuses taken during Willis M.'s lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1871
Death
1899
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