Elizabeth Wallace (1828–1883)
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- Born
- 1828
- Died
- 1883
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- Names in Stone
When was Elizabeth Wallace born? 1828.
When did Elizabeth Wallace die? 1883.
Life story
Elizabeth Wallace (1828–1883) was born in 1828, and died in 1883, at about age 55. 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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1845 · age 17 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 20 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 35 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 39 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 43 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Elizabeth Wallace born?
Elizabeth Wallace was born in 1828.
When did Elizabeth Wallace die?
Elizabeth Wallace died in 1883.
How old was Elizabeth Wallace at the time of death?
Elizabeth Wallace was about 55 years old.
Where is Elizabeth Wallace 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 Wallace was born?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when Elizabeth was born.
Who was president when Elizabeth Wallace died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Elizabeth died.
What major events happened during Elizabeth Wallace's lifetime?
During Elizabeth's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 17); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 20); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 35); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 39); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 43).
Which U.S. censuses would include Elizabeth Wallace?
Federal censuses taken during Elizabeth's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1828
Death
1883
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