Archibald Sheerer (1857–1868)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1857
    Died
    1868

    When was Archibald Sheerer born? 1857.

    When did Archibald Sheerer die? 1868.

    Life story

    Archibald Sheerer (1857–1868) was born in 1857, and died in 1868, at about age 11. A cemetery record documents Archibald's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Archibald's life.

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    The world Archibald lived through

    1. 1861 · age 4 — The American Civil War began

    2. 1863 · age 6 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    3. 1865 · age 8 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    4. 1867 · age 10 — The United States purchased Alaska

    Questions about Archibald Sheerer

    When was Archibald Sheerer born?

    Archibald Sheerer was born in 1857.

    When did Archibald Sheerer die?

    Archibald Sheerer died in 1868.

    How old was Archibald Sheerer at the time of death?

    Archibald Sheerer was about 11 years old.

    Where is Archibald Sheerer buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Archibald's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Archibald Sheerer was born?

    In 1857, the U.S. presidents were Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan.

    Who was president when Archibald Sheerer died?

    Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Archibald died.

    What major events happened during Archibald Sheerer's lifetime?

    During Archibald's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 4); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 6); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 8); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 10).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Archibald Sheerer?

    Federal censuses taken during Archibald's lifetime and now public: 1860.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1857

    2. Death

      1868

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Archibald Sheerer (1857–1868)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/archibald-sheerer-1857-1868-890adc98/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Names in Stone

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