David Lamme (1791–1859)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1791
    Died
    1859

    When was David Lamme born? 1791.

    When did David Lamme die? 1859.

    Life story

    David Lamme (1791–1859) was born in 1791, and died in 1859, at about age 68. 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

    1. 1803 · age 12 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States

    2. 1812 · age 21 — The War of 1812 began

    3. 1825 · age 34 — The Erie Canal opened

    4. 1845 · age 54 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    5. 1846 · age 55 — The Mexican–American War began

    6. 1848 · age 57 — The California Gold Rush began

    Questions about David Lamme

    When was David Lamme born?

    David Lamme was born in 1791.

    When did David Lamme die?

    David Lamme died in 1859.

    How old was David Lamme at the time of death?

    David Lamme was about 68 years old.

    Where is David Lamme 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 Lamme was born?

    George Washington was president of the United States when David was born.

    Who was president when David Lamme died?

    James Buchanan was president of the United States when David died.

    What major events happened during David Lamme's lifetime?

    During David's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 12); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 21); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 34); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 54); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 55); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 57).

    Which U.S. censuses would include David Lamme?

    Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1791

    2. Birth

      1791

    3. Death

      1859

    4. Death

      1859

    5. Burial

    6. Burial

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    AncestryData, "David Lamme (1791–1859)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/david-lamme-1791-1859-c77d3872/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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