Fanny Stevens (1809–1881)
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- Born
- 1809
- Died
- 1881
- Source
- Names in Stone
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
1812 · age 3 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 36 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 39 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 54 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 58 — The United States purchased Alaska
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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1809
Death
1881
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