Ann Thomas (1827–1886)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1827
    Died
    1886

    When was Ann Thomas born? 1827.

    When did Ann Thomas die? 1886.

    Life story

    Ann Thomas (1827–1886) was born in 1827, and died in 1886, at about age 59. 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. 1845 · age 18 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1848 · age 21 — The California Gold Rush began

    3. 1863 · age 36 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    4. 1867 · age 40 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1871 · age 44 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    6. 1886 · age 59 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    Questions about Ann Thomas

    When was Ann Thomas born?

    Ann Thomas was born in 1827.

    When did Ann Thomas die?

    Ann Thomas died in 1886.

    How old was Ann Thomas at the time of death?

    Ann Thomas was about 59 years old.

    Where is Ann Thomas 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 Thomas was born?

    John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when Ann was born.

    Who was president when Ann Thomas died?

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

    What major events happened during Ann Thomas's lifetime?

    During Ann's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 18); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 21); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 36); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 40); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 44); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 59).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Ann Thomas?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1827

    2. Death

      1886

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Ann Thomas (1827–1886)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ann-thomas-1827-1886-8ddeecd8/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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