Albert C. Knapp (1826–1889)
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- Born
- 1826
- Died
- 1889
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- Names in Stone
When was Albert C. Knapp born? 1826.
When did Albert C. Knapp die? 1889.
Life story
Albert C. Knapp (1826–1889) was born in 1826, and died in 1889, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents Albert C.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Albert C.'s life.

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1845 · age 19 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 22 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 37 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 41 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 45 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 60 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Albert C. Knapp born?
Albert C. Knapp was born in 1826.
When did Albert C. Knapp die?
Albert C. Knapp died in 1889.
How old was Albert C. Knapp at the time of death?
Albert C. Knapp was about 63 years old.
Where is Albert C. Knapp buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Albert C.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Albert C. Knapp was born?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when Albert C. was born.
Who was president when Albert C. Knapp died?
In 1889, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.
What major events happened during Albert C. Knapp's lifetime?
During Albert C.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 19); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 22); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 37); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 41); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 45); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include Albert C. Knapp?
Federal censuses taken during Albert C.'s lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1826
Death
1889
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