Butler Stowell (1810–1897)
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- Born
- 1810
- Died
- 1897
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was Butler Stowell born? 1810.
When did Butler Stowell die? 1897.
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Life story
Butler Stowell (1810–1897) was born in 1810, and died in 1897, at about age 87. A cemetery record documents Butler's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Butler's life.
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The world Butler lived through
1812 · age 2 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 35 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 38 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 53 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 57 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 61 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 76 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Butler Stowell
When was Butler Stowell born?
Butler Stowell was born in 1810.
When did Butler Stowell die?
Butler Stowell died in 1897.
How old was Butler Stowell at the time of death?
Butler Stowell was about 87 years old.
Where is Butler Stowell buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Butler's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Butler Stowell was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Butler was born.
Who was president when Butler Stowell died?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
What major events happened during Butler Stowell's lifetime?
During Butler's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 2); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 36); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 53); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 59); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 76).
Which U.S. censuses would include Butler Stowell?
Federal censuses taken during Butler'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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