Edward Robinson (1772–1845)
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- Born
- 1772
- Died
- 1845
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- Names in Stone
When was Edward Robinson born? 1772.
When did Edward Robinson die? 1845.
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Edward Robinson (1772–1845) was born in 1772, and died in 1845, at about age 73. A cemetery record documents Edward's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Edward's life.
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1776 · age 4 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 15 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 18 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 31 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 40 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 53 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 73 — The Irish Potato Famine began
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When was Edward Robinson born?
Edward Robinson was born in 1772.
When did Edward Robinson die?
Edward Robinson died in 1845.
How old was Edward Robinson at the time of death?
Edward Robinson was about 73 years old.
Where is Edward Robinson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Edward's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Edward Robinson died?
In 1845, the U.S. presidents were John Tyler and James K. Polk.
What major events happened during Edward Robinson's lifetime?
During Edward's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 4); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 18); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 40); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include Edward Robinson?
Federal censuses taken during Edward's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.
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1772
Death
1845
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AncestryData, "Edward Robinson (1772–1845)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/edward-robinson-1772-1845-60b24e22/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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