Daniel Sumner (1769–1845)

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    Born
    1769
    Died
    1845

    When was Daniel Sumner born? 1769.

    When did Daniel Sumner die? 1845.

    Life story

    Daniel Sumner (1769–1845) was born in 1769, and died in 1845, at about age 76. A cemetery record documents Daniel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Daniel's life.

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    The world Daniel lived through

    1. 1776 · age 7 — The Declaration of Independence was signed

    2. 1787 · age 18 — The U.S. Constitution was signed

    3. 1790 · age 21 — The first U.S. census was taken

    4. 1803 · age 34 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States

    5. 1812 · age 43 — The War of 1812 began

    6. 1825 · age 56 — The Erie Canal opened

    7. 1845 · age 76 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    Questions about Daniel Sumner

    When was Daniel Sumner born?

    Daniel Sumner was born in 1769.

    When did Daniel Sumner die?

    Daniel Sumner died in 1845.

    How old was Daniel Sumner at the time of death?

    Daniel Sumner was about 76 years old.

    Where is Daniel Sumner buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Daniel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Daniel Sumner died?

    In 1845, the U.S. presidents were John Tyler and James K. Polk.

    What major events happened during Daniel Sumner's lifetime?

    During Daniel's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 7); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 21); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 43); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 76).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Daniel Sumner?

    Federal censuses taken during Daniel's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1769

    2. Death

      1845

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Daniel Sumner (1769–1845)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/daniel-sumner-1769-1845-a0dc4131/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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