Ira Rowell (1799–1878)
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- Born
- 1799
- Died
- 1878
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- Names in Stone
When was Ira Rowell born? 1799.
When did Ira Rowell die? 1878.
Life story
Ira Rowell (1799–1878) was born in 1799, and died in 1878, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents Ira's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ira's life.
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The world Ira lived through
1803 · age 4 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 26 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 47 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 62 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 66 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 70 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 77 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was Ira Rowell born?
Ira Rowell was born in 1799.
When did Ira Rowell die?
Ira Rowell died in 1878.
How old was Ira Rowell at the time of death?
Ira Rowell was about 79 years old.
Where is Ira Rowell buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ira's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ira Rowell was born?
John Adams was president of the United States when Ira was born.
Who was president when Ira Rowell died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Ira died.
What major events happened during Ira Rowell's lifetime?
During Ira's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 4); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 46); the American Civil War began (1861, age 62); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 68); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 77).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ira Rowell?
Federal censuses taken during Ira's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1799
Death
1878
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