Alexander Gardner (1842–1860)
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- Born
- 1842
- Died
- 1860
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- Names in Stone
When was Alexander Gardner born? 1842.
When did Alexander Gardner die? 1860.
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Alexander Gardner (1842–1860) was born in 1842, and died in 1860, at about age 18. A cemetery record documents Alexander's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Alexander's life.
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1845 · age 3 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 4 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 6 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Alexander Gardner born?
Alexander Gardner was born in 1842.
When did Alexander Gardner die?
Alexander Gardner died in 1860.
How old was Alexander Gardner at the time of death?
Alexander Gardner was about 18 years old.
Where is Alexander Gardner buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Alexander's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Alexander Gardner was born?
John Tyler was president of the United States when Alexander was born.
Who was president when Alexander Gardner died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Alexander died.
What major events happened during Alexander Gardner's lifetime?
During Alexander's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 3); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 4); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 6).
Which U.S. censuses would include Alexander Gardner?
Federal censuses taken during Alexander's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860.
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1842
Death
1860
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AncestryData, "Alexander Gardner (1842–1860)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/alexander-gardner-1842-1860-7d3f2446/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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