Alice Brigham (1787–1882)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1787
    Died
    1882

    When was Alice Brigham born? 1787.

    When did Alice Brigham die? 1882.

    Life story

    Alice Brigham (1787–1882) was born in 1787, and died in 1882, at about age 95. A cemetery record documents Alice's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Alice's life.

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    The world Alice lived through

    1. 1787 · age 0 — The U.S. Constitution was signed

    2. 1803 · age 16 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States

    3. 1825 · age 38 — The Erie Canal opened

    4. 1846 · age 59 — The Mexican–American War began

    5. 1861 · age 74 — The American Civil War began

    6. 1865 · age 78 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    7. 1869 · age 82 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    8. 1876 · age 89 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    Questions about Alice Brigham

    When was Alice Brigham born?

    Alice Brigham was born in 1787.

    When did Alice Brigham die?

    Alice Brigham died in 1882.

    How old was Alice Brigham at the time of death?

    Alice Brigham was about 95 years old.

    Where is Alice Brigham buried?

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

    Who was president when Alice Brigham died?

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

    What happened in the world the year Alice Brigham was born?

    In 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed.

    What major events happened during Alice Brigham's lifetime?

    During Alice's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 0); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 25); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 59); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 76); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 82).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Alice Brigham?

    Federal censuses taken during Alice's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1787

    2. Death

      1882

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Alice Brigham (1787–1882)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/alice-brigham-1787-1882-e21a845b/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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