David Needham (1788–1861)
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- Born
- 1788
- Died
- 1861
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- Names in Stone
When was David Needham born? 1788.
When did David Needham die? 1861.
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David Needham (1788–1861) was born in 1788, and died in 1861, at about age 73. 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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1790 · age 2 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 15 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 24 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 37 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 57 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 58 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 60 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 73 — The American Civil War began
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When was David Needham born?
David Needham was born in 1788.
When did David Needham die?
David Needham died in 1861.
How old was David Needham at the time of death?
David Needham was about 73 years old.
Where is David Needham 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 Needham died?
In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.
What major events happened during David Needham's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 2); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 24); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 57); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Needham?
Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1788
Death
1861
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