Nancy Moore (1820–1890)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1820
    Died
    1890

    When was Nancy Moore born? 1820.

    When did Nancy Moore die? 1890.

    Life story

    Nancy Moore (1820–1890) was born in 1820, and died in 1890, at about age 70. 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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    The world Nancy lived through

    1. 1825 · age 5 — The Erie Canal opened

    2. 1846 · age 26 — The Mexican–American War began

    3. 1861 · age 41 — The American Civil War began

    4. 1865 · age 45 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    5. 1869 · age 49 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    6. 1876 · age 56 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    Questions about Nancy Moore

    When was Nancy Moore born?

    Nancy Moore was born in 1820.

    When did Nancy Moore die?

    Nancy Moore died in 1890.

    How old was Nancy Moore at the time of death?

    Nancy Moore was about 70 years old.

    Where is Nancy Moore 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 Moore was born?

    James Monroe was president of the United States when Nancy was born.

    Who was president when Nancy Moore died?

    Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Nancy died.

    What major events happened during Nancy Moore's lifetime?

    During Nancy's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 5); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 26); the American Civil War began (1861, age 41); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 45); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 49); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 56).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Nancy Moore?

    Federal censuses taken during Nancy's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1820

    2. Death

      1890

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Nancy Moore (1820–1890)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/nancy-moore-1820-1890-f28a336d/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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