Lyman Stone (1808–1882)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1808
    Died
    1882

    When was Lyman Stone born? 1808.

    When did Lyman Stone die? 1882.

    Life story

    Lyman Stone (1808–1882) was born in 1808, and died in 1882, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents Lyman's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lyman's life.

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    The world Lyman lived through

    1. 1812 · age 4 — The War of 1812 began

    2. 1845 · age 37 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    3. 1848 · age 40 — The California Gold Rush began

    4. 1863 · age 55 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    5. 1867 · age 59 — The United States purchased Alaska

    6. 1871 · age 63 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    Questions about Lyman Stone

    When was Lyman Stone born?

    Lyman Stone was born in 1808.

    When did Lyman Stone die?

    Lyman Stone died in 1882.

    How old was Lyman Stone at the time of death?

    Lyman Stone was about 74 years old.

    Where is Lyman Stone buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lyman's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Lyman Stone was born?

    Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Lyman was born.

    Who was president when Lyman Stone died?

    Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Lyman died.

    What major events happened during Lyman Stone's lifetime?

    During Lyman's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 4); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 37); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 40); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 55); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 59); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 63).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Lyman Stone?

    Federal censuses taken during Lyman's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1808

    2. Death

      1882

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Lyman Stone (1808–1882)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/lyman-stone-1808-1882-06ed408c/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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