Benjamin Woolson (1806–1876)
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- Born
- 1806
- Died
- 1876
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- Names in Stone
When was Benjamin Woolson born? 1806.
When did Benjamin Woolson die? 1876.
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Benjamin Woolson (1806–1876) was born in 1806, and died in 1876, at about age 70. 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 6 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 39 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 42 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 57 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 61 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 65 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Benjamin Woolson born?
Benjamin Woolson was born in 1806.
When did Benjamin Woolson die?
Benjamin Woolson died in 1876.
How old was Benjamin Woolson at the time of death?
Benjamin Woolson was about 70 years old.
Where is Benjamin Woolson 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 Woolson was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Benjamin was born.
Who was president when Benjamin Woolson died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Benjamin died.
What major events happened during Benjamin Woolson's lifetime?
During Benjamin's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 6); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 39); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 42); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 57); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 61); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Benjamin Woolson?
Federal censuses taken during Benjamin's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1806
Death
1876
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