Daniel Hughes (1825–1891)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1825 in Bolton, Lancashire, England
- Died
- 1891 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Daniel Hughes born? 1825 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.
When did Daniel Hughes die? 1891 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Life story
Daniel Hughes (1825–1891) was born in 1825 in Bolton, Lancashire, England, and died in 1891 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, at about age 66. 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
1825 · age 0 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 21 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 36 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 40 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 44 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 51 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about Daniel Hughes
When was Daniel Hughes born?
Daniel Hughes was born in 1825 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.
Where was Daniel Hughes born?
Daniel Hughes was born in Bolton, Lancashire, England.
When did Daniel Hughes die?
Daniel Hughes died in 1891 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Where did Daniel Hughes die?
Daniel Hughes died in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
How old was Daniel Hughes at the time of death?
Daniel Hughes was about 66 years old.
Where is Daniel Hughes 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 Hughes was born?
In 1825, the U.S. presidents were James Monroe and John Quincy Adams.
Who was president when Daniel Hughes died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Daniel died.
What happened in the world the year Daniel Hughes was born?
In 1825, the Erie Canal opened.
What major events happened during Daniel Hughes's lifetime?
During Daniel's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 0); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 21); the American Civil War began (1861, age 36); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 40); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 44); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 51).
Which U.S. censuses would include Daniel Hughes?
Federal censuses taken during Daniel's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Daniel Hughes are on AncestryData?
2 people named Daniel Hughes are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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Birth
1825
Bolton, Lancashire, England
Death
1891
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Born 1869 in Derbyshire, England
Died 1873 in Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada
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