Stephen White (1761–1847)
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- Born
- 1761
- Died
- 1847
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- Names in Stone
When was Stephen White born? 1761.
When did Stephen White die? 1847.
Life story
Stephen White (1761–1847) was born in 1761, and died in 1847, at about age 86. A cemetery record documents Stephen's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Stephen's life.
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1776 · age 15 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 26 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 29 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 42 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 51 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 64 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 84 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 85 — The Mexican–American War began
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When was Stephen White born?
Stephen White was born in 1761.
When did Stephen White die?
Stephen White died in 1847.
How old was Stephen White at the time of death?
Stephen White was about 86 years old.
Where is Stephen White buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Stephen's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Stephen White died?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Stephen died.
What major events happened during Stephen White's lifetime?
During Stephen's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 15); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 29); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 51); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 84).
Which U.S. censuses would include Stephen White?
Federal censuses taken during Stephen's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.
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1761
Death
1847
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AncestryData, "Stephen White (1761–1847)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/stephen-white-1761-1847-b5678f25/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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