Thomas Goodletson (1816–1897)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1816 in Smorbekk, Holt, Aust (East)-Agder, Norway
- Died
- 1897 in Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, Ephraim, WI, USA
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Goodletson born? 1816 in Smorbekk, Holt, Aust (East)-Agder, Norway.
When did Thomas Goodletson die? 1897 in Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, Ephraim, WI, USA.
Life story
Thomas Goodletson (1816–1897) was born in 1816 in Smorbekk, Holt, Aust (East)-Agder, Norway, and died in 1897 in Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, Ephraim, WI, USA, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas's life.
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1825 · age 9 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 30 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 45 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 49 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 53 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 60 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 76 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about Thomas Goodletson
When was Thomas Goodletson born?
Thomas Goodletson was born in 1816 in Smorbekk, Holt, Aust (East)-Agder, Norway.
Where was Thomas Goodletson born?
Thomas Goodletson was born in Smorbekk, Holt, Aust (East)-Agder, Norway.
When did Thomas Goodletson die?
Thomas Goodletson died in 1897 in Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, Ephraim, WI, USA.
Where did Thomas Goodletson die?
Thomas Goodletson died in Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, Ephraim, WI, USA.
How old was Thomas Goodletson at the time of death?
Thomas Goodletson was about 81 years old.
Where is Thomas Goodletson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas Goodletson was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas Goodletson died?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
What major events happened during Thomas Goodletson's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 9); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 32); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 49); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 55); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 76).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Goodletson?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1816
Smorbekk, Holt, Aust (East)-Agder, Norway
Death
1897
Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, Ephraim, WI, USA
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