Henry Dewey (1773–1859)
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- Born
- 1773
- Died
- 1859
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When was Henry Dewey born? 1773.
When did Henry Dewey die? 1859.
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Henry Dewey (1773–1859) was born in 1773, and died in 1859, at about age 86. A cemetery record documents Henry's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Henry's life.
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The world Henry lived through
1776 · age 3 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1790 · age 17 — The first U.S. census was taken
1812 · age 39 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 72 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 75 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Henry Dewey born?
Henry Dewey was born in 1773.
When did Henry Dewey die?
Henry Dewey died in 1859.
How old was Henry Dewey at the time of death?
Henry Dewey was about 86 years old.
Where is Henry Dewey buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Henry's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Henry Dewey died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Henry died.
What major events happened during Henry Dewey's lifetime?
During Henry's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 3); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 17); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 39); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 72); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Dewey?
Federal censuses taken during Henry's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1773
Death
1859
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