Fanny Stevens (1809–1881)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1809
    Died
    1881

    When was Fanny Stevens born? 1809.

    When did Fanny Stevens die? 1881.

    Life story

    Fanny Stevens (1809–1881) was born in 1809, and died in 1881, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Fanny's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Fanny's life.

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    The world Fanny lived through

    1. 1812 · age 3 — The War of 1812 began

    2. 1845 · age 36 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    3. 1848 · age 39 — The California Gold Rush began

    4. 1863 · age 54 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    5. 1867 · age 58 — The United States purchased Alaska

    6. 1871 · age 62 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    Questions about Fanny Stevens

    When was Fanny Stevens born?

    Fanny Stevens was born in 1809.

    When did Fanny Stevens die?

    Fanny Stevens died in 1881.

    How old was Fanny Stevens at the time of death?

    Fanny Stevens was about 72 years old.

    Where is Fanny Stevens buried?

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

    Who was president when Fanny Stevens was born?

    In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.

    Who was president when Fanny Stevens died?

    In 1881, the U.S. presidents were Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur.

    What major events happened during Fanny Stevens's lifetime?

    During Fanny's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 3); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 36); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 39); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 54); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 58); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 62).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Fanny Stevens?

    Federal censuses taken during Fanny's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1809

    2. Death

      1881

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Fanny Stevens (1809–1881)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/fanny-stevens-1809-1881-5af58919/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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