Matilda Carden (1827–1855)
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- Born
- 1827
- Died
- 1855
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- Names in Stone
When was Matilda Carden born? 1827.
When did Matilda Carden die? 1855.
Life story
Matilda Carden (1827–1855) was born in 1827, and died in 1855, at about age 28. A cemetery record documents Matilda's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Matilda's life.

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1845 · age 18 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 19 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 21 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Matilda Carden born?
Matilda Carden was born in 1827.
When did Matilda Carden die?
Matilda Carden died in 1855.
How old was Matilda Carden at the time of death?
Matilda Carden was about 28 years old.
Where is Matilda Carden buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Matilda's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Matilda Carden was born?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when Matilda was born.
Who was president when Matilda Carden died?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Matilda died.
What major events happened during Matilda Carden's lifetime?
During Matilda's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 18); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 19); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 21).
Which U.S. censuses would include Matilda Carden?
Federal censuses taken during Matilda's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1827
Death
1855
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AncestryData, "Matilda Carden (1827–1855)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/matilda-carden-1827-1855-a29cec1b/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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