Abijah Betts (1741–1817)
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- Born
- 1741
- Died
- 1817
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- Names in Stone
When was Abijah Betts born? 1741.
When did Abijah Betts die? 1817.
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Abijah Betts (1741–1817) was born in 1741, and died in 1817, at about age 76. A cemetery record documents Abijah's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Abijah's life.
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The world Abijah lived through
1776 · age 35 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 46 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 49 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 62 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 71 — The War of 1812 began
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When was Abijah Betts born?
Abijah Betts was born in 1741.
When did Abijah Betts die?
Abijah Betts died in 1817.
How old was Abijah Betts at the time of death?
Abijah Betts was about 76 years old.
Where is Abijah Betts buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Abijah's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Abijah Betts died?
In 1817, the U.S. presidents were James Madison and James Monroe.
What major events happened during Abijah Betts's lifetime?
During Abijah's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 35); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 46); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 49); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 62); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include Abijah Betts?
Federal censuses taken during Abijah's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810.
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1741
Death
1817
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