Polly Martin (1789–1859)
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- Born
- 1789
- Died
- 1859
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- Names in Stone
When was Polly Martin born? 1789.
When did Polly Martin die? 1859.
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Polly Martin (1789–1859) was born in 1789, and died in 1859, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents Polly's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Polly's life.
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1790 · age 1 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 14 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 23 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 36 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 56 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 57 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 59 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Polly Martin born?
Polly Martin was born in 1789.
When did Polly Martin die?
Polly Martin died in 1859.
How old was Polly Martin at the time of death?
Polly Martin was about 70 years old.
Where is Polly Martin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Polly's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Polly Martin was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Polly was born.
Who was president when Polly Martin died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Polly died.
What major events happened during Polly Martin's lifetime?
During Polly'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).
Which U.S. censuses would include Polly Martin?
Federal censuses taken during Polly's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1789
Death
1859
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