Ruben Goodwin (1809–1871)
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- Born
- 1809
- Died
- 1871
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- Names in Stone
When was Ruben Goodwin born? 1809.
When did Ruben Goodwin die? 1871.
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Ruben Goodwin (1809–1871) was born in 1809, and died in 1871, at about age 62. A cemetery record documents Ruben's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ruben's life.
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1812 · age 3 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 36 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 39 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 54 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 58 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 62 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Ruben Goodwin born?
Ruben Goodwin was born in 1809.
When did Ruben Goodwin die?
Ruben Goodwin died in 1871.
How old was Ruben Goodwin at the time of death?
Ruben Goodwin was about 62 years old.
Where is Ruben Goodwin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ruben's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ruben Goodwin was born?
In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Who was president when Ruben Goodwin died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Ruben died.
What major events happened during Ruben Goodwin's lifetime?
During Ruben'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).
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Federal censuses taken during Ruben's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1809
Death
1871
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