Elijah Chambers (1772–1855)
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- Born
- 1772
- Died
- 1855
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- Names in Stone
When was Elijah Chambers born? 1772.
When did Elijah Chambers die? 1855.
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Elijah Chambers (1772–1855) was born in 1772, and died in 1855, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents Elijah's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Elijah's life.
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1776 · age 4 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1790 · age 18 — The first U.S. census was taken
1812 · age 40 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 73 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 76 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Elijah Chambers born?
Elijah Chambers was born in 1772.
When did Elijah Chambers die?
Elijah Chambers died in 1855.
How old was Elijah Chambers at the time of death?
Elijah Chambers was about 83 years old.
Where is Elijah Chambers buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Elijah's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Elijah Chambers died?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Elijah died.
What major events happened during Elijah Chambers's lifetime?
During Elijah's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 4); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 18); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 40); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 73); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 76).
Which U.S. censuses would include Elijah Chambers?
Federal censuses taken during Elijah's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1772
Death
1855
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