Anthony Webb (1811–1886)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1811
    Died
    1886

    When was Anthony Webb born? 1811.

    When did Anthony Webb die? 1886.

    Life story

    Anthony Webb (1811–1886) was born in 1811, and died in 1886, at about age 75. A cemetery record documents Anthony's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Anthony's life.

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    The world Anthony 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 Anthony Webb

    When was Anthony Webb born?

    Anthony Webb was born in 1811.

    When did Anthony Webb die?

    Anthony Webb died in 1886.

    How old was Anthony Webb at the time of death?

    Anthony Webb was about 75 years old.

    Where is Anthony Webb buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Anthony's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Anthony Webb was born?

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

    Who was president when Anthony Webb died?

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

    What major events happened during Anthony Webb's lifetime?

    During Anthony'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 Anthony Webb?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1811

    2. Death

      1886

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Anthony Webb (1811–1886)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/anthony-webb-1811-1886-5baebcf5/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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