David S. Cook (1829–1890)
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- Born
- 1829
- Died
- 1890
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- Names in Stone
When was David S. Cook born? 1829.
When did David S. Cook die? 1890.
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David S. Cook (1829–1890) was born in 1829, and died in 1890, at about age 61. A cemetery record documents David S.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David S.'s life.
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1845 · age 16 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 19 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 34 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 38 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 42 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 57 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about David S. Cook
When was David S. Cook born?
David S. Cook was born in 1829.
When did David S. Cook die?
David S. Cook died in 1890.
How old was David S. Cook at the time of death?
David S. Cook was about 61 years old.
Where is David S. Cook buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David S.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David S. Cook was born?
In 1829, the U.S. presidents were John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
Who was president when David S. Cook died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when David S. died.
What major events happened during David S. Cook's lifetime?
During David S.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 16); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 19); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 34); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 38); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 42); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 57).
Which U.S. censuses would include David S. Cook?
Federal censuses taken during David S.'s lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1890
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