Samuel Knowlton (1785–1858)
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- Born
- 1785
- Died
- 1858
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- Names in Stone
When was Samuel Knowlton born? 1785.
When did Samuel Knowlton die? 1858.
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Samuel Knowlton (1785–1858) was born in 1785, and died in 1858, at about age 73. 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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1787 · age 2 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 5 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 18 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 27 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 40 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 60 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 61 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 63 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Samuel Knowlton born?
Samuel Knowlton was born in 1785.
When did Samuel Knowlton die?
Samuel Knowlton died in 1858.
How old was Samuel Knowlton at the time of death?
Samuel Knowlton was about 73 years old.
Where is Samuel Knowlton 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 Knowlton died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Samuel died.
What major events happened during Samuel Knowlton's lifetime?
During Samuel's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 2); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 18); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 40); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 61).
Which U.S. censuses would include Samuel Knowlton?
Federal censuses taken during Samuel's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1785
Death
1858
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