Porter Duncklee (1806–1884)
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- Born
- 1806
- Died
- 1884
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- Names in Stone
When was Porter Duncklee born? 1806.
When did Porter Duncklee die? 1884.
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Porter Duncklee (1806–1884) was born in 1806, and died in 1884, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Porter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Porter's life.
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1812 · age 6 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 39 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 42 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 57 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 61 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 65 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Porter Duncklee born?
Porter Duncklee was born in 1806.
When did Porter Duncklee die?
Porter Duncklee died in 1884.
How old was Porter Duncklee at the time of death?
Porter Duncklee was about 78 years old.
Where is Porter Duncklee buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Porter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Porter Duncklee was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Porter was born.
Who was president when Porter Duncklee died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Porter died.
What major events happened during Porter Duncklee's lifetime?
During Porter's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 6); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 39); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 42); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 57); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 61); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Porter Duncklee?
Federal censuses taken during Porter's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1806
Death
1884
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