Ruth Rea (1803–1880)
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- Born
- 1803
- Died
- 1880
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- Names in Stone
When was Ruth Rea born? 1803.
When did Ruth Rea die? 1880.
Life story
Ruth Rea (1803–1880) was born in 1803, and died in 1880, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents Ruth's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ruth's life.
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The world Ruth lived through
1803 · age 0 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 22 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 43 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 58 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 62 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 66 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 73 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about Ruth Rea
When was Ruth Rea born?
Ruth Rea was born in 1803.
When did Ruth Rea die?
Ruth Rea died in 1880.
How old was Ruth Rea at the time of death?
Ruth Rea was about 77 years old.
Where is Ruth Rea buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ruth's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ruth Rea was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Ruth was born.
Who was president when Ruth Rea died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Ruth died.
What happened in the world the year Ruth Rea was born?
In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
What major events happened during Ruth Rea's lifetime?
During Ruth's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 0); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 42); the American Civil War began (1861, age 58); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 64); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ruth Rea?
Federal censuses taken during Ruth's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1803
Death
1880
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