Richard Beckwith (1795–1873)
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- Born
- 1795
- Died
- 1873
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- Names in Stone
When was Richard Beckwith born? 1795.
When did Richard Beckwith die? 1873.
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Richard Beckwith (1795–1873) was born in 1795, and died in 1873, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Richard's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Richard's life.
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The world Richard lived through
1803 · age 8 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 30 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 51 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 66 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 70 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 74 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was Richard Beckwith born?
Richard Beckwith was born in 1795.
When did Richard Beckwith die?
Richard Beckwith died in 1873.
How old was Richard Beckwith at the time of death?
Richard Beckwith was about 78 years old.
Where is Richard Beckwith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Richard's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Richard Beckwith was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Richard was born.
Who was president when Richard Beckwith died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Richard died.
What major events happened during Richard Beckwith's lifetime?
During Richard's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 8); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 30); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 51); the American Civil War began (1861, age 66); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 70); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Richard Beckwith?
Federal censuses taken during Richard's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1795
Death
1873
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AncestryData, "Richard Beckwith (1795–1873)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/richard-beckwith-1795-1873-c2930c35/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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