Lawson Botts (1826–1882)
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- Born
- 1826
- Died
- 1882
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- Names in Stone
When was Lawson Botts born? 1826.
When did Lawson Botts die? 1882.
Life story
Lawson Botts (1826–1882) was born in 1826, and died in 1882, at about age 56. A cemetery record documents Lawson's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lawson's life.
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The world Lawson lived through
1845 · age 19 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 22 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 37 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 41 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 45 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Lawson Botts born?
Lawson Botts was born in 1826.
When did Lawson Botts die?
Lawson Botts died in 1882.
How old was Lawson Botts at the time of death?
Lawson Botts was about 56 years old.
Where is Lawson Botts buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lawson's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lawson Botts was born?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when Lawson was born.
Who was president when Lawson Botts died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Lawson died.
What major events happened during Lawson Botts's lifetime?
During Lawson's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 19); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 22); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 37); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 41); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 45).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lawson Botts?
Federal censuses taken during Lawson's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1826
Death
1882
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