Daniel Devanny (1828–1874)
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- Born
- 1828
- Died
- 1874
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- Names in Stone
When was Daniel Devanny born? 1828.
When did Daniel Devanny die? 1874.
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Life story
Daniel Devanny (1828–1874) was born in 1828, and died in 1874, at about age 46. A cemetery record documents Daniel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Daniel's life.
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The world Daniel lived through
1845 · age 17 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 20 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 35 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 39 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 43 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
Questions about Daniel Devanny
When was Daniel Devanny born?
Daniel Devanny was born in 1828.
When did Daniel Devanny die?
Daniel Devanny died in 1874.
How old was Daniel Devanny at the time of death?
Daniel Devanny was about 46 years old.
Where is Daniel Devanny buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Daniel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Daniel Devanny was born?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when Daniel was born.
Who was president when Daniel Devanny died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Daniel died.
What major events happened during Daniel Devanny's lifetime?
During Daniel's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 17); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 20); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 35); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 39); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 43).
Which U.S. censuses would include Daniel Devanny?
Federal censuses taken during Daniel's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
How many people named Daniel Devanny are on AncestryData?
2 people named Daniel Devanny are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1828
Death
1874
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AncestryData, "Daniel Devanny (1828–1874)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/daniel-devanny-1828-1874-b6a177d5/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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