Lawrence Robinson (1837–1905)
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- Born
- 1837
- Died
- 1905
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- Names in Stone
When was Lawrence Robinson born? 1837.
When did Lawrence Robinson die? 1905.
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Lawrence Robinson (1837–1905) was born in 1837, and died in 1905, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents Lawrence's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lawrence's life.
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The world Lawrence lived through
1845 · age 8 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 11 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 26 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 30 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 34 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 49 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 61 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 66 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
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When was Lawrence Robinson born?
Lawrence Robinson was born in 1837.
When did Lawrence Robinson die?
Lawrence Robinson died in 1905.
How old was Lawrence Robinson at the time of death?
Lawrence Robinson was about 68 years old.
Where is Lawrence Robinson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lawrence's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lawrence Robinson was born?
In 1837, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
Who was president when Lawrence Robinson died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Lawrence died.
What major events happened during Lawrence Robinson's lifetime?
During Lawrence's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 8); the American Civil War began (1861, age 24); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 30); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 39); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lawrence Robinson?
Federal censuses taken during Lawrence's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1837
Death
1905
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