Henry West (1818–1890)
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- Born
- 1818
- Died
- 1890
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- Names in Stone
When was Henry West born? 1818.
When did Henry West die? 1890.
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Henry West (1818–1890) was born in 1818, and died in 1890, at about age 72. 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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1825 · age 7 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 28 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 43 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 47 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 51 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 58 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was Henry West born?
Henry West was born in 1818.
When did Henry West die?
Henry West died in 1890.
How old was Henry West at the time of death?
Henry West was about 72 years old.
Where is Henry West 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 West was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Henry was born.
Who was president when Henry West died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Henry died.
What major events happened during Henry West's lifetime?
During Henry's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 7); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 28); the American Civil War began (1861, age 43); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 47); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 51); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include Henry West?
Federal censuses taken during Henry's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1818
Death
1890
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