Aaron Mills (1812–1893)
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- Born
- 1812
- Died
- 1893
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- Names in Stone
When was Aaron Mills born? 1812.
When did Aaron Mills die? 1893.
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Aaron Mills (1812–1893) was born in 1812, and died in 1893, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Aaron's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Aaron's life.
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1812 · age 0 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 33 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 36 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 51 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 55 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 59 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 74 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Aaron Mills
When was Aaron Mills born?
Aaron Mills was born in 1812.
When did Aaron Mills die?
Aaron Mills died in 1893.
How old was Aaron Mills at the time of death?
Aaron Mills was about 81 years old.
Where is Aaron Mills buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Aaron's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Aaron Mills was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Aaron was born.
Who was president when Aaron Mills died?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
What happened in the world the year Aaron Mills was born?
In 1812, the War of 1812 began.
What major events happened during Aaron Mills's lifetime?
During Aaron's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 0); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 34); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 51); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 57); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Aaron Mills?
Federal censuses taken during Aaron'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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1812
Death
1893
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