Reuben Moore (1809–1878)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1809 in Temple, Maine
    Died
    1878 in near Salinas, CA

    When was Reuben Moore born? 1809 in Temple, Maine.

    When did Reuben Moore die? 1878 in near Salinas, CA.

    Life story

    Reuben Moore (1809–1878) was born in 1809 in Temple, Maine, and died in 1878 in near Salinas, CA, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Reuben's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Reuben's life.

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    The world Reuben lived through

    1. 1812 · age 3 — The War of 1812 began

    2. 1845 · age 36 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    3. 1848 · age 39 — The California Gold Rush began

    4. 1863 · age 54 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    5. 1867 · age 58 — The United States purchased Alaska

    6. 1871 · age 62 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    Questions about Reuben Moore

    When was Reuben Moore born?

    Reuben Moore was born in 1809 in Temple, Maine.

    Where was Reuben Moore born?

    Reuben Moore was born in Temple, Maine.

    When did Reuben Moore die?

    Reuben Moore died in 1878 in near Salinas, CA.

    Where did Reuben Moore die?

    Reuben Moore died in near Salinas, CA.

    How old was Reuben Moore at the time of death?

    Reuben Moore was about 69 years old.

    Where is Reuben Moore buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Reuben's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Reuben Moore was born?

    In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.

    Who was president when Reuben Moore died?

    Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Reuben died.

    What major events happened during Reuben Moore's lifetime?

    During Reuben's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 3); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 36); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 39); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 54); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 58); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 62).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Reuben Moore?

    Federal censuses taken during Reuben's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1809

      Temple, Maine

    2. Death

      1878

      near Salinas, CA

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Reuben Moore (1809–1878)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/reuben-moore-1809-1878-e3ffdf78/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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    Sources

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