Amos Stoddard (1808–1878)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1808 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, United States
- Died
- 1878 in Birch Creek, Sanpete, Utah, United States
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Amos Stoddard born? 1808 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, United States.
When did Amos Stoddard die? 1878 in Birch Creek, Sanpete, Utah, United States.
Life story
Amos Stoddard (1808–1878) was born in 1808 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, United States, and died in 1878 in Birch Creek, Sanpete, Utah, United States, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents Amos's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Amos's life.
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1812 · age 4 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 37 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 40 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 55 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 59 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 63 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Amos Stoddard born?
Amos Stoddard was born in 1808 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, United States.
Where was Amos Stoddard born?
Amos Stoddard was born in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, United States.
When did Amos Stoddard die?
Amos Stoddard died in 1878 in Birch Creek, Sanpete, Utah, United States.
Where did Amos Stoddard die?
Amos Stoddard died in Birch Creek, Sanpete, Utah, United States.
How old was Amos Stoddard at the time of death?
Amos Stoddard was about 70 years old.
Where is Amos Stoddard buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Amos's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Amos Stoddard was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Amos was born.
Who was president when Amos Stoddard died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Amos died.
What major events happened during Amos Stoddard's lifetime?
During Amos's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 4); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 37); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 40); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 55); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 59); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Amos Stoddard?
Federal censuses taken during Amos's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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Birth
1808
Sterling, Cayuga, New York, United States
Death
1878
Birch Creek, Sanpete, Utah, United States
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