Benjamin Crosby (1808–1891)
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- Born
- 1808
- Died
- 1891
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- Names in Stone
When was Benjamin Crosby born? 1808.
When did Benjamin Crosby die? 1891.
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Benjamin Crosby (1808–1891) was born in 1808, and died in 1891, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents Benjamin's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Benjamin's life.
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1812 · age 4 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 37 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 40 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 55 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 59 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 63 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 78 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Benjamin Crosby
When was Benjamin Crosby born?
Benjamin Crosby was born in 1808.
When did Benjamin Crosby die?
Benjamin Crosby died in 1891.
How old was Benjamin Crosby at the time of death?
Benjamin Crosby was about 83 years old.
Where is Benjamin Crosby buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Benjamin's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Benjamin Crosby was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Benjamin was born.
Who was president when Benjamin Crosby died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Benjamin died.
What major events happened during Benjamin Crosby's lifetime?
During Benjamin's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 4); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 38); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 55); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 61); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include Benjamin Crosby?
Federal censuses taken during Benjamin's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1808
Death
1891
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