Caleb West (1751–1836)
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- Born
- 1751
- Died
- 1836
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- Names in Stone
When was Caleb West born? 1751.
When did Caleb West die? 1836.
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Caleb West (1751–1836) was born in 1751, and died in 1836, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents Caleb's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Caleb's life.
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1776 · age 25 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 36 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 39 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 52 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 61 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 74 — The Erie Canal opened
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When was Caleb West born?
Caleb West was born in 1751.
When did Caleb West die?
Caleb West died in 1836.
How old was Caleb West at the time of death?
Caleb West was about 85 years old.
Where is Caleb West buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Caleb's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Caleb West died?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Caleb died.
What major events happened during Caleb West's lifetime?
During Caleb's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 25); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 36); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 39); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 52); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 61); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Caleb West?
Federal censuses taken during Caleb's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830.
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1751
Death
1836
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AncestryData, "Caleb West (1751–1836)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/caleb-west-1751-1836-227762be/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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