Ephraim Fisk (1758–1849)

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    Born
    1758
    Died
    1849

    When was Ephraim Fisk born? 1758.

    When did Ephraim Fisk die? 1849.

    Life story

    Ephraim Fisk (1758–1849) was born in 1758, and died in 1849, at about age 91. A cemetery record documents Ephraim's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ephraim's life.

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    The world Ephraim lived through

    1. 1776 · age 18 — The Declaration of Independence was signed

    2. 1790 · age 32 — The first U.S. census was taken

    3. 1812 · age 54 — The War of 1812 began

    4. 1845 · age 87 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    5. 1848 · age 90 — The California Gold Rush began

    Questions about Ephraim Fisk

    When was Ephraim Fisk born?

    Ephraim Fisk was born in 1758.

    When did Ephraim Fisk die?

    Ephraim Fisk died in 1849.

    How old was Ephraim Fisk at the time of death?

    Ephraim Fisk was about 91 years old.

    Where is Ephraim Fisk buried?

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

    Who was president when Ephraim Fisk died?

    In 1849, the U.S. presidents were James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor.

    What major events happened during Ephraim Fisk's lifetime?

    During Ephraim's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 18); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 32); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 54); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 87); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 90).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Ephraim Fisk?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1758

    2. Death

      1849

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Ephraim Fisk (1758–1849)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ephraim-fisk-1758-1849-a790629a/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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