Lydia Chessman (1807–1874)
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- Born
- 1807
- Died
- 1874
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- Names in Stone
When was Lydia Chessman born? 1807.
When did Lydia Chessman die? 1874.
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Lydia Chessman (1807–1874) was born in 1807, and died in 1874, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Lydia's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lydia's life.
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1812 · age 5 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 38 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 41 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 56 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 60 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 64 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Lydia Chessman born?
Lydia Chessman was born in 1807.
When did Lydia Chessman die?
Lydia Chessman died in 1874.
How old was Lydia Chessman at the time of death?
Lydia Chessman was about 67 years old.
Where is Lydia Chessman buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lydia's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lydia Chessman was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Lydia was born.
Who was president when Lydia Chessman died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Lydia died.
What major events happened during Lydia Chessman's lifetime?
During Lydia's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 5); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 38); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 41); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 56); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 60); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lydia Chessman?
Federal censuses taken during Lydia's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1807
Death
1874
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