Elizabeth Selden (1804–1887)
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- Born
- 1804
- Died
- 1887
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- Names in Stone
When was Elizabeth Selden born? 1804.
When did Elizabeth Selden die? 1887.
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Elizabeth Selden (1804–1887) was born in 1804, and died in 1887, at about age 83. 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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1812 · age 8 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 41 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 44 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 59 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 63 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 67 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 82 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Elizabeth Selden
When was Elizabeth Selden born?
Elizabeth Selden was born in 1804.
When did Elizabeth Selden die?
Elizabeth Selden died in 1887.
How old was Elizabeth Selden at the time of death?
Elizabeth Selden was about 83 years old.
Where is Elizabeth Selden 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 Selden was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Elizabeth was born.
Who was president when Elizabeth Selden died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Elizabeth died.
What major events happened during Elizabeth Selden's lifetime?
During Elizabeth's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 8); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 42); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 59); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 65); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 82).
Which U.S. censuses would include Elizabeth Selden?
Federal censuses taken during Elizabeth's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1804
Death
1887
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