David S. Morrison (1820–1910)
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- Born
- 1820
- Died
- 1910
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- Names in Stone
When was David S. Morrison born? 1820.
When did David S. Morrison die? 1910.
Life story
David S. Morrison (1820–1910) was born in 1820, and died in 1910, at about age 90. 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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1825 · age 5 — The Erie Canal opened
1848 · age 28 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 45 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 51 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 72 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 83 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
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When was David S. Morrison born?
David S. Morrison was born in 1820.
When did David S. Morrison die?
David S. Morrison died in 1910.
How old was David S. Morrison at the time of death?
David S. Morrison was about 90 years old.
Where is David S. Morrison 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. Morrison was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when David S. was born.
Who was president when David S. Morrison died?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when David S. died.
What major events happened during David S. Morrison's lifetime?
During David S.'s lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 5); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 28); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 45); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 51); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 72); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 83).
Which U.S. censuses would include David S. Morrison?
Federal censuses taken during David S.'s lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1820
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1910
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