Ellis Edwards (1779–1862)
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- Born
- 1779
- Died
- 1862
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- Names in Stone
When was Ellis Edwards born? 1779.
When did Ellis Edwards die? 1862.
Life story
Ellis Edwards (1779–1862) was born in 1779, and died in 1862, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents Ellis's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ellis's life.
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The world Ellis lived through
1787 · age 8 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1803 · age 24 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 46 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 67 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 82 — The American Civil War began
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When was Ellis Edwards born?
Ellis Edwards was born in 1779.
When did Ellis Edwards die?
Ellis Edwards died in 1862.
How old was Ellis Edwards at the time of death?
Ellis Edwards was about 83 years old.
Where is Ellis Edwards buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ellis's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ellis Edwards died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Ellis died.
What major events happened during Ellis Edwards's lifetime?
During Ellis's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 8); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 24); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 46); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 67); the American Civil War began (1861, age 82).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ellis Edwards?
Federal censuses taken during Ellis's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1779
Death
1862
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