David Farnum (1810–1856)
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- Born
- 1810
- Died
- 1856
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- Names in Stone
When was David Farnum born? 1810.
When did David Farnum die? 1856.
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David Farnum (1810–1856) was born in 1810, and died in 1856, at about age 46. A cemetery record documents David's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David's life.
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1812 · age 2 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 15 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 35 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 36 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 38 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was David Farnum born?
David Farnum was born in 1810.
When did David Farnum die?
David Farnum died in 1856.
How old was David Farnum at the time of death?
David Farnum was about 46 years old.
Where is David Farnum buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David Farnum was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when David was born.
Who was president when David Farnum died?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when David died.
What major events happened during David Farnum's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 2); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 15); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 35); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 36); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 38).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Farnum?
Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1810
Death
1856
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