Isaac Emerson (1782–1860)
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- Born
- 1782
- Died
- 1860
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- Names in Stone
When was Isaac Emerson born? 1782.
When did Isaac Emerson die? 1860.
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Isaac Emerson (1782–1860) was born in 1782, and died in 1860, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Isaac's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Isaac's life.
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1787 · age 5 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 8 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 21 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 30 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 43 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 63 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 64 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 66 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Isaac Emerson born?
Isaac Emerson was born in 1782.
When did Isaac Emerson die?
Isaac Emerson died in 1860.
How old was Isaac Emerson at the time of death?
Isaac Emerson was about 78 years old.
Where is Isaac Emerson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Isaac's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Isaac Emerson died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Isaac died.
What major events happened during Isaac Emerson's lifetime?
During Isaac's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 5); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 21); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 43); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include Isaac Emerson?
Federal censuses taken during Isaac's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1782
Death
1860
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