Ninian Edmonston (1789–1868)
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- Born
- 1789
- Died
- 1868
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- Names in Stone
When was Ninian Edmonston born? 1789.
When did Ninian Edmonston die? 1868.
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Ninian Edmonston (1789–1868) was born in 1789, and died in 1868, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents Ninian's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ninian's life.
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1790 · age 1 — The first U.S. census was taken
1812 · age 23 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 56 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 59 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 74 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 78 — The United States purchased Alaska
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When was Ninian Edmonston born?
Ninian Edmonston was born in 1789.
When did Ninian Edmonston die?
Ninian Edmonston died in 1868.
How old was Ninian Edmonston at the time of death?
Ninian Edmonston was about 79 years old.
Where is Ninian Edmonston buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ninian's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ninian Edmonston was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Ninian was born.
Who was president when Ninian Edmonston died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Ninian died.
What major events happened during Ninian Edmonston's lifetime?
During Ninian's lifetime: the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 1); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 23); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 56); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 59); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 74); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ninian Edmonston?
Federal censuses taken during Ninian's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1789
Death
1868
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