Aquila Davis (1793–1863)
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- Born
- 1793
- Died
- 1863
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- Names in Stone
When was Aquila Davis born? 1793.
When did Aquila Davis die? 1863.
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Aquila Davis (1793–1863) was born in 1793, and died in 1863, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents Aquila's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Aquila's life.
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The world Aquila lived through
1803 · age 10 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 19 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 32 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 52 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 53 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 55 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 68 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 70 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
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When was Aquila Davis born?
Aquila Davis was born in 1793.
When did Aquila Davis die?
Aquila Davis died in 1863.
How old was Aquila Davis at the time of death?
Aquila Davis was about 70 years old.
Where is Aquila Davis buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Aquila's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Aquila Davis was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Aquila was born.
Who was president when Aquila Davis died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Aquila died.
What major events happened during Aquila Davis's lifetime?
During Aquila's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 10); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 32); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 53); the American Civil War began (1861, age 68).
Which U.S. censuses would include Aquila Davis?
Federal censuses taken during Aquila's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1793
Death
1863
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