Sally Cram (1798–1853)

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    Born
    1798
    Died
    1853

    When was Sally Cram born? 1798.

    When did Sally Cram die? 1853.

    Life story

    Sally Cram (1798–1853) was born in 1798, and died in 1853, at about age 55. A cemetery record documents Sally's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Sally's life.

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    The world Sally lived through

    1. 1803 · age 5 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States

    2. 1812 · age 14 — The War of 1812 began

    3. 1825 · age 27 — The Erie Canal opened

    4. 1845 · age 47 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    5. 1846 · age 48 — The Mexican–American War began

    6. 1848 · age 50 — The California Gold Rush began

    Questions about Sally Cram

    When was Sally Cram born?

    Sally Cram was born in 1798.

    When did Sally Cram die?

    Sally Cram died in 1853.

    How old was Sally Cram at the time of death?

    Sally Cram was about 55 years old.

    Where is Sally Cram buried?

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

    Who was president when Sally Cram was born?

    John Adams was president of the United States when Sally was born.

    Who was president when Sally Cram died?

    In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.

    What major events happened during Sally Cram's lifetime?

    During Sally's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 5); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 14); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 27); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 47); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 48); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 50).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Sally Cram?

    Federal censuses taken during Sally's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1798

    2. Death

      1853

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Sally Cram (1798–1853)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/sally-cram-1798-1853-2063295b/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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