Gilman Wheeler (1817–1872)
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- Born
- 1817
- Died
- 1872
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- Names in Stone
When was Gilman Wheeler born? 1817.
When did Gilman Wheeler die? 1872.
Life story
Gilman Wheeler (1817–1872) was born in 1817, and died in 1872, at about age 55. A cemetery record documents Gilman's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Gilman's life.
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1825 · age 8 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 29 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 44 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 48 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 52 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was Gilman Wheeler born?
Gilman Wheeler was born in 1817.
When did Gilman Wheeler die?
Gilman Wheeler died in 1872.
How old was Gilman Wheeler at the time of death?
Gilman Wheeler was about 55 years old.
Where is Gilman Wheeler buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Gilman's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Gilman Wheeler was born?
In 1817, the U.S. presidents were James Madison and James Monroe.
Who was president when Gilman Wheeler died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Gilman died.
What major events happened during Gilman Wheeler's lifetime?
During Gilman's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 8); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 29); the American Civil War began (1861, age 44); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 48); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 52).
Which U.S. censuses would include Gilman Wheeler?
Federal censuses taken during Gilman's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1817
Death
1872
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