Abraham Bear (1786–1858)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1786 in Burgkundstadt, Kingdom of Bavurier
- Died
- 1858 in Baton Rouge, La
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Abraham Bear born? 1786 in Burgkundstadt, Kingdom of Bavurier.
When did Abraham Bear die? 1858 in Baton Rouge, La.
Life story
Abraham Bear (1786–1858) was born in 1786 in Burgkundstadt, Kingdom of Bavurier, and died in 1858 in Baton Rouge, La, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Abraham's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Abraham's life.
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1787 · age 1 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 4 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 17 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 26 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 39 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 59 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 60 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 62 — The California Gold Rush began
Questions about Abraham Bear
When was Abraham Bear born?
Abraham Bear was born in 1786 in Burgkundstadt, Kingdom of Bavurier.
Where was Abraham Bear born?
Abraham Bear was born in Burgkundstadt, Kingdom of Bavurier.
When did Abraham Bear die?
Abraham Bear died in 1858 in Baton Rouge, La.
Where did Abraham Bear die?
Abraham Bear died in Baton Rouge, La.
How old was Abraham Bear at the time of death?
Abraham Bear was about 72 years old.
Where is Abraham Bear buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Abraham's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Abraham Bear died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Abraham died.
What major events happened during Abraham Bear's lifetime?
During Abraham's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 1); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 17); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 39); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include Abraham Bear?
Federal censuses taken during Abraham's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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Birth
1786
Burgkundstadt, Kingdom of Bavurier
Death
1858
Baton Rouge, La
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