Calvin Betts (1789–1867)
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- Born
- 1789
- Died
- 1867
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- Names in Stone
When was Calvin Betts born? 1789.
When did Calvin Betts die? 1867.
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Calvin Betts (1789–1867) was born in 1789, and died in 1867, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Calvin's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Calvin's life.
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1790 · age 1 — The first U.S. census was taken
1812 · age 23 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 56 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 59 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 74 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 78 — The United States purchased Alaska
Questions about Calvin Betts
When was Calvin Betts born?
Calvin Betts was born in 1789.
When did Calvin Betts die?
Calvin Betts died in 1867.
How old was Calvin Betts at the time of death?
Calvin Betts was about 78 years old.
Where is Calvin Betts buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Calvin's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Calvin Betts was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Calvin was born.
Who was president when Calvin Betts died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Calvin died.
What major events happened during Calvin Betts's lifetime?
During Calvin's lifetime: the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 1); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 23); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 56); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 59); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 74); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include Calvin Betts?
Federal censuses taken during Calvin's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1789
Death
1867
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