David Woolson (1799–1858)
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- Born
- 1799
- Died
- 1858
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- Names in Stone
When was David Woolson born? 1799.
When did David Woolson die? 1858.
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David Woolson (1799–1858) was born in 1799, and died in 1858, at about age 59. 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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1803 · age 4 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 13 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 26 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 46 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 47 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 49 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was David Woolson born?
David Woolson was born in 1799.
When did David Woolson die?
David Woolson died in 1858.
How old was David Woolson at the time of death?
David Woolson was about 59 years old.
Where is David Woolson 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 Woolson was born?
John Adams was president of the United States when David was born.
Who was president when David Woolson died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when David died.
What major events happened during David Woolson's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 4); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 13); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 26); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 46); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 47); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 49).
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Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1799
Death
1858
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AncestryData, "David Woolson (1799–1858)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-woolson-1799-1858-585fe881/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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