Alexander Sims Sr. (1835–1893)
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- Born
- 1835 in Old Meldrum, Aberdeen, Scotland
- Died
- 1893
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Alexander Sims born? 1835 in Old Meldrum, Aberdeen, Scotland.
When did Alexander Sims die? 1893.
Life story
Alexander Sims Sr. (1835–1893) was born in 1835 in Old Meldrum, Aberdeen, Scotland, and died in 1893, at about age 58. 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 10 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 13 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 28 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 32 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 36 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 51 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Alexander Sims born?
Alexander Sims was born in 1835 in Old Meldrum, Aberdeen, Scotland.
Where was Alexander Sims born?
Alexander Sims was born in Old Meldrum, Aberdeen, Scotland.
When did Alexander Sims die?
Alexander Sims died in 1893.
How old was Alexander Sims at the time of death?
Alexander Sims was about 58 years old.
Where is Alexander Sims 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 Sims was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Alexander was born.
Who was president when Alexander Sims died?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
What major events happened during Alexander Sims's lifetime?
During Alexander's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 10); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 13); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 28); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 32); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 36); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 51).
Which U.S. censuses would include Alexander Sims?
Federal censuses taken during Alexander'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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Birth
1835
Old Meldrum, Aberdeen, Scotland
Death
1893
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