David Brown (1847–1896)
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- Born
- 1847
- Died
- 1896
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was David Brown born? 1847.
When did David Brown die? 1896.
Life story
David Brown (1847–1896) was born in 1847, and died in 1896, at about age 49. A cemetery record documents David's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David's life.
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The world David lived through
1848 · age 1 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 16 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 20 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 24 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 39 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was David Brown born?
David Brown was born in 1847.
When did David Brown die?
David Brown died in 1896.
How old was David Brown at the time of death?
David Brown was about 49 years old.
Where is David Brown buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David Brown was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when David was born.
Who was president when David Brown died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when David died.
What major events happened during David Brown's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 1); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 16); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 20); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 24); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 39).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Brown?
Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1847
Death
1896
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AncestryData, "David Brown (1847–1896)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-brown-1847-1896-3eb9f592/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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