David Wescot (1719–1806)
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- Born
- 1719
- Died
- 1806
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- Names in Stone
When was David Wescot born? 1719.
When did David Wescot die? 1806.
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David Wescot (1719–1806) was born in 1719, and died in 1806, at about age 87. 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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1776 · age 57 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 68 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 71 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 84 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
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When was David Wescot born?
David Wescot was born in 1719.
When did David Wescot die?
David Wescot died in 1806.
How old was David Wescot at the time of death?
David Wescot was about 87 years old.
Where is David Wescot 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 Wescot died?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when David died.
What major events happened during David Wescot's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 57); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 68); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 71); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 84).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Wescot?
Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800.
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1719
Death
1806
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