Henry Sanderson (1808–1893)
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- Born
- 1808
- Died
- 1893
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- Names in Stone
When was Henry Sanderson born? 1808.
When did Henry Sanderson die? 1893.
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Henry Sanderson (1808–1893) was born in 1808, and died in 1893, at about age 85. 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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1812 · age 4 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 37 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 40 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 55 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 59 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 63 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 78 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Henry Sanderson
When was Henry Sanderson born?
Henry Sanderson was born in 1808.
When did Henry Sanderson die?
Henry Sanderson died in 1893.
How old was Henry Sanderson at the time of death?
Henry Sanderson was about 85 years old.
Where is Henry Sanderson 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 Sanderson was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Henry was born.
Who was president when Henry Sanderson died?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
What major events happened during Henry Sanderson's lifetime?
During Henry's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 4); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 38); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 55); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 61); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Sanderson?
Federal censuses taken during Henry's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1808
Death
1893
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