Freeman Crosby (1798–1884)
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- Born
- 1798
- Died
- 1884
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- Names in Stone
When was Freeman Crosby born? 1798.
When did Freeman Crosby die? 1884.
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Freeman Crosby (1798–1884) was born in 1798, and died in 1884, at about age 86. A cemetery record documents Freeman's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Freeman's life.
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The world Freeman lived through
1803 · age 5 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 27 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 48 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 63 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 67 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 71 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 78 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was Freeman Crosby born?
Freeman Crosby was born in 1798.
When did Freeman Crosby die?
Freeman Crosby died in 1884.
How old was Freeman Crosby at the time of death?
Freeman Crosby was about 86 years old.
Where is Freeman Crosby buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Freeman's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Freeman Crosby was born?
John Adams was president of the United States when Freeman was born.
Who was president when Freeman Crosby died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Freeman died.
What major events happened during Freeman Crosby's lifetime?
During Freeman's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 5); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 47); the American Civil War began (1861, age 63); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 69); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include Freeman Crosby?
Federal censuses taken during Freeman's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1798
Death
1884
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