Maria Drew (1829–1867)

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    Born
    1829
    Died
    1867

    When was Maria Drew born? 1829.

    When did Maria Drew die? 1867.

    Life story

    Maria Drew (1829–1867) was born in 1829, and died in 1867, at about age 38. A cemetery record documents Maria's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Maria's life.

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    The world Maria lived through

    1. 1845 · age 16 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1846 · age 17 — The Mexican–American War began

    3. 1848 · age 19 — The California Gold Rush began

    4. 1861 · age 32 — The American Civil War began

    5. 1863 · age 34 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    6. 1865 · age 36 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    7. 1867 · age 38 — The United States purchased Alaska

    Questions about Maria Drew

    When was Maria Drew born?

    Maria Drew was born in 1829.

    When did Maria Drew die?

    Maria Drew died in 1867.

    How old was Maria Drew at the time of death?

    Maria Drew was about 38 years old.

    Where is Maria Drew buried?

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

    Who was president when Maria Drew was born?

    In 1829, the U.S. presidents were John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.

    Who was president when Maria Drew died?

    Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Maria died.

    What major events happened during Maria Drew's lifetime?

    During Maria's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 16); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 19); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 34); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 38).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Maria Drew?

    Federal censuses taken during Maria's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1829

    2. Death

      1867

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Maria Drew (1829–1867)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/maria-drew-1829-1867-34ce4f10/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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