David Howell (1799–1871)
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- Born
- 1799
- Died
- 1871
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- Names in Stone
When was David Howell born? 1799.
When did David Howell die? 1871.
Life story
David Howell (1799–1871) was born in 1799, and died in 1871, at about age 72. 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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1803 · age 4 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 26 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 47 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 62 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 66 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 70 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was David Howell born?
David Howell was born in 1799.
When did David Howell die?
David Howell died in 1871.
How old was David Howell at the time of death?
David Howell was about 72 years old.
Where is David Howell 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 Howell was born?
John Adams was president of the United States when David was born.
Who was president when David Howell died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when David died.
What major events happened during David Howell's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 4); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 26); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 47); the American Civil War began (1861, age 62); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 66); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Howell?
Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
How many people named David Howell are on AncestryData?
2 people named David Howell are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1799
Death
1871
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AncestryData, "David Howell (1799–1871)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-howell-1799-1871-35031c4c/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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