Cato Moore (1783–1851)
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- Born
- 1783
- Died
- 1851
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- Names in Stone
When was Cato Moore born? 1783.
When did Cato Moore die? 1851.
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Cato Moore (1783–1851) was born in 1783, and died in 1851, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents Cato's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Cato's life.
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1787 · age 4 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 7 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 20 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 29 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 42 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 62 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 63 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 65 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Cato Moore born?
Cato Moore was born in 1783.
When did Cato Moore die?
Cato Moore died in 1851.
How old was Cato Moore at the time of death?
Cato Moore was about 68 years old.
Where is Cato Moore buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Cato's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Cato Moore died?
Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when Cato died.
What major events happened during Cato Moore's lifetime?
During Cato's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 4); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 20); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 42); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Cato Moore?
Federal censuses taken during Cato's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1783
Death
1851
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