Sam Howard (1790–1861)
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- Born
- 1790
- Died
- 1861
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Sam Howard born? 1790.
When did Sam Howard die? 1861.
Life story
Sam Howard (1790–1861) was born in 1790, and died in 1861, at about age 71. A cemetery record documents Sam's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Sam's life.
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The world Sam lived through
1790 · age 0 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 13 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 22 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 35 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 55 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 56 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 58 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 71 — The American Civil War began
Questions about Sam Howard
When was Sam Howard born?
Sam Howard was born in 1790.
When did Sam Howard die?
Sam Howard died in 1861.
How old was Sam Howard at the time of death?
Sam Howard was about 71 years old.
Where is Sam Howard buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Sam's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Sam Howard was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Sam was born.
Who was president when Sam Howard died?
In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.
What happened in the world the year Sam Howard was born?
In 1790, the first U.S. census was taken.
What major events happened during Sam Howard's lifetime?
During Sam's lifetime: the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 0); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 22); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 55); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include Sam Howard?
Federal censuses taken during Sam's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1790
Death
1861
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