Nancy Harvell (1841–1889)
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- Born
- 1841
- Died
- 1889
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- Names in Stone
When was Nancy Harvell born? 1841.
When did Nancy Harvell die? 1889.
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Nancy Harvell (1841–1889) was born in 1841, and died in 1889, at about age 48. A cemetery record documents Nancy's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Nancy's life.
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1845 · age 4 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 7 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 22 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 26 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 30 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 45 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Nancy Harvell born?
Nancy Harvell was born in 1841.
When did Nancy Harvell die?
Nancy Harvell died in 1889.
How old was Nancy Harvell at the time of death?
Nancy Harvell was about 48 years old.
Where is Nancy Harvell buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Nancy's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Nancy Harvell was born?
In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
Who was president when Nancy Harvell died?
In 1889, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.
What major events happened during Nancy Harvell's lifetime?
During Nancy's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 4); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 7); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 22); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 26); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 30); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 45).
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Federal censuses taken during Nancy's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1841
Death
1889
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