Samuel Waterman (1747–1809)
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- Born
- 1747
- Died
- 1809
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- Names in Stone
When was Samuel Waterman born? 1747.
When did Samuel Waterman die? 1809.
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Samuel Waterman (1747–1809) was born in 1747, and died in 1809, 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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1776 · age 29 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 40 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 43 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 56 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
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When was Samuel Waterman born?
Samuel Waterman was born in 1747.
When did Samuel Waterman die?
Samuel Waterman died in 1809.
How old was Samuel Waterman at the time of death?
Samuel Waterman was about 62 years old.
Where is Samuel Waterman 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 Waterman died?
In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
What major events happened during Samuel Waterman's lifetime?
During Samuel's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 29); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 40); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 43); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 56).
Which U.S. censuses would include Samuel Waterman?
Federal censuses taken during Samuel's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800.
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1747
Death
1809
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AncestryData, "Samuel Waterman (1747–1809)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/samuel-waterman-1747-1809-dd75055f/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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