Benjamin Pierce (1778–1849)
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- Born
- 1778
- Died
- 1849
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- Names in Stone
When was Benjamin Pierce born? 1778.
When did Benjamin Pierce die? 1849.
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Benjamin Pierce (1778–1849) was born in 1778, and died in 1849, at about age 71. 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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1787 · age 9 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 12 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 25 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 34 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 47 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 67 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 68 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 70 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Benjamin Pierce born?
Benjamin Pierce was born in 1778.
When did Benjamin Pierce die?
Benjamin Pierce died in 1849.
How old was Benjamin Pierce at the time of death?
Benjamin Pierce was about 71 years old.
Where is Benjamin Pierce 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 Pierce died?
In 1849, the U.S. presidents were James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor.
What major events happened during Benjamin Pierce's lifetime?
During Benjamin's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 9); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 25); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 47); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 68).
Which U.S. censuses would include Benjamin Pierce?
Federal censuses taken during Benjamin's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.
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1778
Death
1849
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