Lewis Washington (1812–1871)
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- Born
- 1812 in Georgetown
- Died
- 1871 in JCO WV
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Lewis Washington born? 1812 in Georgetown.
When did Lewis Washington die? 1871 in JCO WV.
Life story
Lewis Washington (1812–1871) was born in 1812 in Georgetown, and died in 1871 in JCO WV, at about age 59. A cemetery record documents Lewis's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lewis's life.
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1812 · age 0 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 33 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 36 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 51 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 55 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 59 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
Questions about Lewis Washington
When was Lewis Washington born?
Lewis Washington was born in 1812 in Georgetown.
Where was Lewis Washington born?
Lewis Washington was born in Georgetown.
When did Lewis Washington die?
Lewis Washington died in 1871 in JCO WV.
Where did Lewis Washington die?
Lewis Washington died in JCO WV.
How old was Lewis Washington at the time of death?
Lewis Washington was about 59 years old.
Where is Lewis Washington buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lewis's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lewis Washington was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Lewis was born.
Who was president when Lewis Washington died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Lewis died.
What happened in the world the year Lewis Washington was born?
In 1812, the War of 1812 began.
What major events happened during Lewis Washington's lifetime?
During Lewis's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 0); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 33); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 36); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 51); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 55); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lewis Washington?
Federal censuses taken during Lewis's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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Birth
1812
Georgetown
Death
1871
JCO WV
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