Caroline Wimer (1836–1865)
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- Born
- 1836 in New Jersey
- Died
- 1865 in Cass Cty, IN
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Caroline Wimer born? 1836 in New Jersey.
When did Caroline Wimer die? 1865 in Cass Cty, IN.
Life story
Caroline Wimer (1836–1865) was born in 1836 in New Jersey, and died in 1865 in Cass Cty, IN, at about age 29. A cemetery record documents Caroline's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Caroline's life.
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The world Caroline lived through
1845 · age 9 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 10 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 12 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 25 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 27 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 29 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
Questions about Caroline Wimer
When was Caroline Wimer born?
Caroline Wimer was born in 1836 in New Jersey.
Where was Caroline Wimer born?
Caroline Wimer was born in New Jersey.
When did Caroline Wimer die?
Caroline Wimer died in 1865 in Cass Cty, IN.
Where did Caroline Wimer die?
Caroline Wimer died in Cass Cty, IN.
How old was Caroline Wimer at the time of death?
Caroline Wimer was about 29 years old.
Where is Caroline Wimer buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Caroline's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Caroline Wimer was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Caroline was born.
Who was president when Caroline Wimer died?
In 1865, the U.S. presidents were Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
What major events happened during Caroline Wimer's lifetime?
During Caroline's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 9); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 10); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 12); the American Civil War began (1861, age 25); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 27); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 29).
Which U.S. censuses would include Caroline Wimer?
Federal censuses taken during Caroline's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860.
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Birth
1836
New Jersey
Death
1865
Cass Cty, IN
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