Benjamin S White (1812–1863)
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- Born
- 1812
- Died
- 1863
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- Names in Stone
When was Benjamin S White born? 1812.
When did Benjamin S White die? 1863.
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Benjamin S White (1812–1863) was born in 1812, and died in 1863, at about age 51. A cemetery record documents Benjamin S's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Benjamin S's life.
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The world Benjamin S lived through
1812 · age 0 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 13 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 33 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 34 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 36 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 49 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 51 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
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When was Benjamin S White born?
Benjamin S White was born in 1812.
When did Benjamin S White die?
Benjamin S White died in 1863.
How old was Benjamin S White at the time of death?
Benjamin S White was about 51 years old.
Where is Benjamin S White buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Benjamin S's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Benjamin S White was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Benjamin S was born.
Who was president when Benjamin S White died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Benjamin S died.
What happened in the world the year Benjamin S White was born?
In 1812, the War of 1812 began.
What major events happened during Benjamin S White's lifetime?
During Benjamin S's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 0); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 33); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 36); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 51).
Which U.S. censuses would include Benjamin S White?
Federal censuses taken during Benjamin S's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1812
Death
1863
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