Ephraim Shay
(1839-1916)

American railroad engineer – Ephraim Shay was born in Huron County (County in Ohio, United States) on July 17th, 1839 and died in Harbor Springs (City in Emmet County, Michigan, United States) on April 19th, 1916 at the age of 76. Today Ephraim Shay would be 184 years old.

Age

how old was Ephraim Shay when he died?

Ephraim Shay died in 1916 at the age of 76.

Biographical data

Birthday	July 17th, 1839 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Huron County County in Ohio, United States
Death Date	April 19th, 1916 (Wednesday)
Death place	Harbor Springs City in Emmet County, Michigan, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Cancer (The Crab) ♋
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Ephraim Shay

Birthday

When was Ephraim Shay born?

Ephraim Shay was born on July 17th, 1839.

Death

When did Ephraim Shay die?

Ephraim Shay died on April 19th, 1916 at the age of 76 in Harbor Springs (City in Emmet County, Michigan, United States). Today Ephraim Shay would be 184 years old.