Elizabeth Wysong (1796–1858)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1796
    Died
    1858

    When was Elizabeth Wysong born? 1796.

    When did Elizabeth Wysong die? 1858.

    Life story

    Elizabeth Wysong (1796–1858) was born in 1796, and died in 1858, at about age 62. 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. 1803 · age 7 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States

    2. 1812 · age 16 — The War of 1812 began

    3. 1825 · age 29 — The Erie Canal opened

    4. 1845 · age 49 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    5. 1846 · age 50 — The Mexican–American War began

    6. 1848 · age 52 — The California Gold Rush began

    Questions about Elizabeth Wysong

    When was Elizabeth Wysong born?

    Elizabeth Wysong was born in 1796.

    When did Elizabeth Wysong die?

    Elizabeth Wysong died in 1858.

    How old was Elizabeth Wysong at the time of death?

    Elizabeth Wysong was about 62 years old.

    Where is Elizabeth Wysong 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 Wysong was born?

    George Washington was president of the United States when Elizabeth was born.

    Who was president when Elizabeth Wysong died?

    James Buchanan was president of the United States when Elizabeth died.

    What major events happened during Elizabeth Wysong's lifetime?

    During Elizabeth's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 7); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 16); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 29); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 49); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 50); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 52).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Elizabeth Wysong?

    Federal censuses taken during Elizabeth's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.

    How many people named Elizabeth Wysong are on AncestryData?

    4 people named Elizabeth Wysong are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1796

    2. Death

      1858

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Elizabeth Wysong (1796–1858)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/elizabeth-wysong-1796-1858-e8bbd50e/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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