Ann Laporte (1811–1887)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1811 in Harrison, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
    Died
    1887 in LaGrange Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA

    When was Ann Laporte born? 1811 in Harrison, Hamilton, Ohio, USA.

    When did Ann Laporte die? 1887 in LaGrange Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA.

    Life story

    Ann Laporte (1811–1887) was born in 1811 in Harrison, Hamilton, Ohio, USA, and died in 1887 in LaGrange Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA, at about age 76. 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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    The world Ann lived through

    1. 1812 · age 1 — The War of 1812 began

    2. 1845 · age 34 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    3. 1848 · age 37 — The California Gold Rush began

    4. 1863 · age 52 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    5. 1867 · age 56 — The United States purchased Alaska

    6. 1871 · age 60 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    7. 1886 · age 75 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    Questions about Ann Laporte

    When was Ann Laporte born?

    Ann Laporte was born in 1811 in Harrison, Hamilton, Ohio, USA.

    Where was Ann Laporte born?

    Ann Laporte was born in Harrison, Hamilton, Ohio, USA.

    When did Ann Laporte die?

    Ann Laporte died in 1887 in LaGrange Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA.

    Where did Ann Laporte die?

    Ann Laporte died in LaGrange Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA.

    How old was Ann Laporte at the time of death?

    Ann Laporte was about 76 years old.

    Where is Ann Laporte 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 Laporte was born?

    James Madison was president of the United States when Ann was born.

    Who was president when Ann Laporte died?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Ann died.

    What major events happened during Ann Laporte's lifetime?

    During Ann's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 1); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 35); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 52); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 58); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 75).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Ann Laporte?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1811

      Harrison, Hamilton, Ohio, USA

    2. Death

      1887

      LaGrange Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Ann Laporte (1811–1887)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ann-laporte-1811-1887-6d30b639/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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