Elizabeth Weston (1810–1876)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1810
    Died
    1876

    When was Elizabeth Weston born? 1810.

    When did Elizabeth Weston die? 1876.

    Life story

    Elizabeth Weston (1810–1876) was born in 1810, and died in 1876, at about age 66. 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

    1. 1812 · age 2 — The War of 1812 began

    2. 1845 · age 35 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    3. 1848 · age 38 — The California Gold Rush began

    4. 1863 · age 53 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    5. 1867 · age 57 — The United States purchased Alaska

    6. 1871 · age 61 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    Questions about Elizabeth Weston

    When was Elizabeth Weston born?

    Elizabeth Weston was born in 1810.

    When did Elizabeth Weston die?

    Elizabeth Weston died in 1876.

    How old was Elizabeth Weston at the time of death?

    Elizabeth Weston was about 66 years old.

    Where is Elizabeth Weston 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 Weston was born?

    James Madison was president of the United States when Elizabeth was born.

    Who was president when Elizabeth Weston died?

    Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Elizabeth died.

    What major events happened during Elizabeth Weston's lifetime?

    During Elizabeth's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 2); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 35); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 38); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 53); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 57); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 61).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Elizabeth Weston?

    Federal censuses taken during Elizabeth's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1810

    2. Death

      1876

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Elizabeth Weston (1810–1876)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/elizabeth-weston-1810-1876-05abded7/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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