Abijah Morey (1817–1908)
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- Born
- 1817
- Died
- 1908
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- Names in Stone
When was Abijah Morey born? 1817.
When did Abijah Morey die? 1908.
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Abijah Morey (1817–1908) was born in 1817, and died in 1908, at about age 91. 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
1825 · age 8 — The Erie Canal opened
1848 · age 31 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 48 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 54 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 75 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 86 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
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When was Abijah Morey born?
Abijah Morey was born in 1817.
When did Abijah Morey die?
Abijah Morey died in 1908.
How old was Abijah Morey at the time of death?
Abijah Morey was about 91 years old.
Where is Abijah Morey 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 Morey was born?
In 1817, the U.S. presidents were James Madison and James Monroe.
Who was president when Abijah Morey died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Abijah died.
What major events happened during Abijah Morey's lifetime?
During Abijah's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 8); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 31); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 48); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 54); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 75); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 86).
Which U.S. censuses would include Abijah Morey?
Federal censuses taken during Abijah's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1908
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AncestryData, "Abijah Morey (1817–1908)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/abijah-morey-1817-1908-beef68f6/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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