David Morrill (1788–1878)
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- Born
- 1788 in Chichester, NH
- Died
- 1878
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- Names in Stone
When was David Morrill born? 1788 in Chichester, NH.
When did David Morrill die? 1878.
Life story
David Morrill (1788–1878) was born in 1788 in Chichester, NH, and died in 1878, at about age 90. 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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1790 · age 2 — The first U.S. census was taken
1812 · age 24 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 57 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 60 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 75 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 79 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 83 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
Questions about David Morrill
When was David Morrill born?
David Morrill was born in 1788 in Chichester, NH.
Where was David Morrill born?
David Morrill was born in Chichester, NH.
When did David Morrill die?
David Morrill died in 1878.
How old was David Morrill at the time of death?
David Morrill was about 90 years old.
Where is David Morrill 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 Morrill died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when David died.
What major events happened during David Morrill's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 2); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 37); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 60); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 77); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 83).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Morrill?
Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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Birth
1788
Chichester, NH
Death
1878
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