David C. Rich (1811–1881)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1811
- Died
- 1881
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was David C. Rich born? 1811.
When did David C. Rich die? 1881.
Life story
David C. Rich (1811–1881) was born in 1811, and died in 1881, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents David C.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David C.'s life.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find David C.’s records
The world David C. lived through
1812 · age 1 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 34 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 37 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 52 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 56 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 60 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
Questions about David C. Rich
When was David C. Rich born?
David C. Rich was born in 1811.
When did David C. Rich die?
David C. Rich died in 1881.
How old was David C. Rich at the time of death?
David C. Rich was about 70 years old.
Where is David C. Rich buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David C.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David C. Rich was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when David C. was born.
Who was president when David C. Rich died?
In 1881, the U.S. presidents were Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield and Chester A. Arthur.
What major events happened during David C. Rich's lifetime?
During David C.'s lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 1); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 34); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 37); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 52); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 56); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include David C. Rich?
Federal censuses taken during David C.'s lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1811
Death
1881
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Rich family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "David C. Rich (1811–1881)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-c-rich-1811-1881-3f22f2b8/, accessed 2026-11-15.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-c-rich-1811-1881-3f22f2b8/
Sources
Other David C. Rich records
No other records are listed for this name.
Browse Rich family recordsAncestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.