Charles Burchell (1842–1900)
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- Born
- 1842
- Died
- 1900
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- Names in Stone
When was Charles Burchell born? 1842.
When did Charles Burchell die? 1900.
Life story
Charles Burchell (1842–1900) was born in 1842, and died in 1900, at about age 58. A cemetery record documents Charles's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Charles's life.
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1845 · age 3 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 6 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 21 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 25 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 29 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 44 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 56 — The Spanish–American War was fought
Questions about Charles Burchell
When was Charles Burchell born?
Charles Burchell was born in 1842.
When did Charles Burchell die?
Charles Burchell died in 1900.
How old was Charles Burchell at the time of death?
Charles Burchell was about 58 years old.
Where is Charles Burchell buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Charles's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Charles Burchell was born?
John Tyler was president of the United States when Charles was born.
Who was president when Charles Burchell died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Charles died.
What major events happened during Charles Burchell's lifetime?
During Charles's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 3); the American Civil War began (1861, age 19); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 25); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 34); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 56).
Which U.S. censuses would include Charles Burchell?
Federal censuses taken during Charles's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1842
Death
1900
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