Samuel Gray (1790–1852)
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- Born
- 1790
- Died
- 1852
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- Names in Stone
When was Samuel Gray born? 1790.
When did Samuel Gray die? 1852.
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Samuel Gray (1790–1852) was born in 1790, and died in 1852, at about age 62. A cemetery record documents Samuel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Samuel's life.
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The world Samuel 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
Questions about Samuel Gray
When was Samuel Gray born?
Samuel Gray was born in 1790.
When did Samuel Gray die?
Samuel Gray died in 1852.
How old was Samuel Gray at the time of death?
Samuel Gray was about 62 years old.
Where is Samuel Gray buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Samuel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Samuel Gray was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Samuel was born.
Who was president when Samuel Gray died?
Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when Samuel died.
What happened in the world the year Samuel Gray was born?
In 1790, the first U.S. census was taken.
What major events happened during Samuel Gray's lifetime?
During Samuel'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 Samuel Gray?
Federal censuses taken during Samuel's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1790
Death
1852
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