Susan Cochran (1790–1882)
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- Born
- 1790
- Died
- 1882
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- Names in Stone
When was Susan Cochran born? 1790.
When did Susan Cochran die? 1882.
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Susan Cochran (1790–1882) was born in 1790, and died in 1882, at about age 92. A cemetery record documents Susan's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Susan's life.
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1790 · age 0 — The first U.S. census was taken
1812 · age 22 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 55 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 58 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 73 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 77 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 81 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Susan Cochran born?
Susan Cochran was born in 1790.
When did Susan Cochran die?
Susan Cochran died in 1882.
How old was Susan Cochran at the time of death?
Susan Cochran was about 92 years old.
Where is Susan Cochran buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Susan's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Susan Cochran was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Susan was born.
Who was president when Susan Cochran died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Susan died.
What happened in the world the year Susan Cochran was born?
In 1790, the first U.S. census was taken.
What major events happened during Susan Cochran's lifetime?
During Susan's lifetime: the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 0); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 35); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 58); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 75); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include Susan Cochran?
Federal censuses taken during Susan's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1790
Death
1882
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