Andrew Gowdy (1777–1818)
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- Born
- 1777
- Died
- 1818
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- Names in Stone
When was Andrew Gowdy born? 1777.
When did Andrew Gowdy die? 1818.
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Andrew Gowdy (1777–1818) was born in 1777, and died in 1818, at about age 41. A cemetery record documents Andrew's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Andrew's life.
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1787 · age 10 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 13 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 26 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 35 — The War of 1812 began
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When was Andrew Gowdy born?
Andrew Gowdy was born in 1777.
When did Andrew Gowdy die?
Andrew Gowdy died in 1818.
How old was Andrew Gowdy at the time of death?
Andrew Gowdy was about 41 years old.
Where is Andrew Gowdy buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Andrew's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Andrew Gowdy died?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Andrew died.
What major events happened during Andrew Gowdy's lifetime?
During Andrew's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 10); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 13); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 26); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 35).
Which U.S. censuses would include Andrew Gowdy?
Federal censuses taken during Andrew's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810.
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1777
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1818
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