Daniel Goodwin (1766–1845)
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- Born
- 1766
- Died
- 1845
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- Names in Stone
When was Daniel Goodwin born? 1766.
When did Daniel Goodwin die? 1845.
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Daniel Goodwin (1766–1845) was born in 1766, and died in 1845, at about age 79. 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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1776 · age 10 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 21 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 24 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 37 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 46 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 59 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 79 — The Irish Potato Famine began
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When was Daniel Goodwin born?
Daniel Goodwin was born in 1766.
When did Daniel Goodwin die?
Daniel Goodwin died in 1845.
How old was Daniel Goodwin at the time of death?
Daniel Goodwin was about 79 years old.
Where is Daniel Goodwin 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 Goodwin died?
In 1845, the U.S. presidents were John Tyler and James K. Polk.
What major events happened during Daniel Goodwin's lifetime?
During Daniel's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 10); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 24); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 46); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 79).
Which U.S. censuses would include Daniel Goodwin?
Federal censuses taken during Daniel's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.
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1766
Death
1845
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