Elizabeth Cunningham (1769–1841)

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    Born
    1769
    Died
    1841

    When was Elizabeth Cunningham born? 1769.

    When did Elizabeth Cunningham die? 1841.

    Life story

    Elizabeth Cunningham (1769–1841) was born in 1769, and died in 1841, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Elizabeth's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Elizabeth's life.

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    The world Elizabeth 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

    Questions about Elizabeth Cunningham

    When was Elizabeth Cunningham born?

    Elizabeth Cunningham was born in 1769.

    When did Elizabeth Cunningham die?

    Elizabeth Cunningham died in 1841.

    How old was Elizabeth Cunningham at the time of death?

    Elizabeth Cunningham was about 72 years old.

    Where is Elizabeth Cunningham buried?

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

    Who was president when Elizabeth Cunningham died?

    In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.

    What major events happened during Elizabeth Cunningham's lifetime?

    During Elizabeth's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 7); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 18); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 21); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 34); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 43); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 56).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Elizabeth Cunningham?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1769

    2. Death

      1841

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Elizabeth Cunningham (1769–1841)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/elizabeth-cunningham-1769-1841-169d65af/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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