Bethiah Willsey (1765–1846)
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- Born
- 1765
- Died
- 1846
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- Names in Stone
When was Bethiah Willsey born? 1765.
When did Bethiah Willsey die? 1846.
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Bethiah Willsey (1765–1846) was born in 1765, and died in 1846, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Bethiah's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Bethiah's life.
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1776 · age 11 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 22 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 25 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 38 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 47 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 60 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 80 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 81 — The Mexican–American War began
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When was Bethiah Willsey born?
Bethiah Willsey was born in 1765.
When did Bethiah Willsey die?
Bethiah Willsey died in 1846.
How old was Bethiah Willsey at the time of death?
Bethiah Willsey was about 81 years old.
Where is Bethiah Willsey buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Bethiah's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Bethiah Willsey died?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Bethiah died.
What major events happened during Bethiah Willsey's lifetime?
During Bethiah's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 11); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 25); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 47); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 80).
Which U.S. censuses would include Bethiah Willsey?
Federal censuses taken during Bethiah's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.
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1765
Death
1846
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