Charles Alexander (1843–1864)
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- Born
- 1843
- Died
- 1864
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- Names in Stone
When was Charles Alexander born? 1843.
When did Charles Alexander die? 1864.
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Charles Alexander (1843–1864) was born in 1843, and died in 1864, at about age 21. A cemetery record documents Charles's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Charles's life.
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1845 · age 2 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 3 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 5 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 18 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 20 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
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When was Charles Alexander born?
Charles Alexander was born in 1843.
When did Charles Alexander die?
Charles Alexander died in 1864.
How old was Charles Alexander at the time of death?
Charles Alexander was about 21 years old.
Where is Charles Alexander buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Charles's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Charles Alexander was born?
John Tyler was president of the United States when Charles was born.
Who was president when Charles Alexander died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Charles died.
What major events happened during Charles Alexander's lifetime?
During Charles's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 2); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 3); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 5); the American Civil War began (1861, age 18); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 20).
Which U.S. censuses would include Charles Alexander?
Federal censuses taken during Charles's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860.
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1843
Death
1864
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