Elizabeth Painter (1845–1884)
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- Born
- 1845
- Died
- 1884
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- Names in Stone
When was Elizabeth Painter born? 1845.
When did Elizabeth Painter die? 1884.
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Elizabeth Painter (1845–1884) was born in 1845, and died in 1884, at about age 39. A cemetery record documents Elizabeth's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Elizabeth's life.
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The world Elizabeth lived through
1845 · age 0 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 3 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 18 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 22 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 26 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Elizabeth Painter born?
Elizabeth Painter was born in 1845.
When did Elizabeth Painter die?
Elizabeth Painter died in 1884.
How old was Elizabeth Painter at the time of death?
Elizabeth Painter was about 39 years old.
Where is Elizabeth Painter buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Elizabeth's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Elizabeth Painter was born?
In 1845, the U.S. presidents were John Tyler and James K. Polk.
Who was president when Elizabeth Painter died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Elizabeth died.
What happened in the world the year Elizabeth Painter was born?
In 1845, the Irish Potato Famine began.
What major events happened during Elizabeth Painter's lifetime?
During Elizabeth's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 0); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 3); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 18); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 22); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 26).
Which U.S. censuses would include Elizabeth Painter?
Federal censuses taken during Elizabeth's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1845
Death
1884
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