Sarah Beck (1785–1849)
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- Born
- 1785
- Died
- 1849
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- Names in Stone
When was Sarah Beck born? 1785.
When did Sarah Beck die? 1849.
Life story
Sarah Beck (1785–1849) was born in 1785, and died in 1849, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents Sarah's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Sarah'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 Sarah Beck born?
Sarah Beck was born in 1785.
When did Sarah Beck die?
Sarah Beck died in 1849.
How old was Sarah Beck at the time of death?
Sarah Beck was about 64 years old.
Where is Sarah Beck buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Sarah's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Sarah Beck died?
In 1849, the U.S. presidents were James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor.
What major events happened during Sarah Beck's lifetime?
During Sarah'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 Sarah Beck?
Federal censuses taken during Sarah's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.
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1785
Death
1849
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AncestryData, "Sarah Beck (1785–1849)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/sarah-beck-1785-1849-d3ef42ca/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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