Emily Marchantt (1811–1878)
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- Born
- 1811
- Died
- 1878
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- Names in Stone
When was Emily Marchantt born? 1811.
When did Emily Marchantt die? 1878.
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Emily Marchantt (1811–1878) was born in 1811, and died in 1878, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Emily's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Emily's life.
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1812 · age 1 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 34 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 37 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 52 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 56 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 60 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Emily Marchantt born?
Emily Marchantt was born in 1811.
When did Emily Marchantt die?
Emily Marchantt died in 1878.
How old was Emily Marchantt at the time of death?
Emily Marchantt was about 67 years old.
Where is Emily Marchantt buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Emily's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Emily Marchantt was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Emily was born.
Who was president when Emily Marchantt died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Emily died.
What major events happened during Emily Marchantt's lifetime?
During Emily's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 1); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 34); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 37); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 52); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 56); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include Emily Marchantt?
Federal censuses taken during Emily's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1811
Death
1878
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