E. Augustus Wells (1841–1871)
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- Born
- 1841
- Died
- 1871
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- Names in Stone
When was E. Augustus Wells born? 1841.
When did E. Augustus Wells die? 1871.
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E. Augustus Wells (1841–1871) was born in 1841, and died in 1871, at about age 30. A cemetery record documents E. Augustus's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about E. Augustus's life.
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1845 · age 4 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 7 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 22 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 26 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 30 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was E. Augustus Wells born?
E. Augustus Wells was born in 1841.
When did E. Augustus Wells die?
E. Augustus Wells died in 1871.
How old was E. Augustus Wells at the time of death?
E. Augustus Wells was about 30 years old.
Where is E. Augustus Wells buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents E. Augustus's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when E. Augustus Wells was born?
In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
Who was president when E. Augustus Wells died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when E. Augustus died.
What major events happened during E. Augustus Wells's lifetime?
During E. Augustus's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 4); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 7); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 22); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 26); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 30).
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Federal censuses taken during E. Augustus's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1841
Death
1871
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