Ann Dawson (1826–1884)
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- Born
- 1826
- Died
- 1884
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- Names in Stone
When was Ann Dawson born? 1826.
When did Ann Dawson die? 1884.
Life story
Ann Dawson (1826–1884) was born in 1826, and died in 1884, at about age 58. A cemetery record documents Ann's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ann'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
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When was Ann Dawson born?
Ann Dawson was born in 1826.
When did Ann Dawson die?
Ann Dawson died in 1884.
How old was Ann Dawson at the time of death?
Ann Dawson was about 58 years old.
Where is Ann Dawson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ann's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ann Dawson was born?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when Ann was born.
Who was president when Ann Dawson died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Ann died.
What major events happened during Ann Dawson's lifetime?
During Ann'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).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ann Dawson?
Federal censuses taken during Ann's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1826
Death
1884
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