Adna A. Gilbert (1840–1883)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1840
    Died
    1883

    When was Adna A. Gilbert born? 1840.

    When did Adna A. Gilbert die? 1883.

    Life story

    Adna A. Gilbert (1840–1883) was born in 1840, and died in 1883, at about age 43. A cemetery record documents Adna A.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Adna A.'s life.

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    The world Adna A. lived through

    1. 1845 · age 5 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1848 · age 8 — The California Gold Rush began

    3. 1863 · age 23 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    4. 1867 · age 27 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1871 · age 31 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    Questions about Adna A. Gilbert

    When was Adna A. Gilbert born?

    Adna A. Gilbert was born in 1840.

    When did Adna A. Gilbert die?

    Adna A. Gilbert died in 1883.

    How old was Adna A. Gilbert at the time of death?

    Adna A. Gilbert was about 43 years old.

    Where is Adna A. Gilbert buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Adna A.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Adna A. Gilbert was born?

    Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Adna A. was born.

    Who was president when Adna A. Gilbert died?

    Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Adna A. died.

    What major events happened during Adna A. Gilbert's lifetime?

    During Adna A.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 5); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 8); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 23); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 27); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 31).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Adna A. Gilbert?

    Federal censuses taken during Adna A.'s lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1840

    2. Death

      1883

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Adna A. Gilbert (1840–1883)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/adna-a-gilbert-1840-1883-bc532480/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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