Erasmus Darwin Eldredge (1829–1866)
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- Born
- 1829
- Died
- 1866
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- Names in Stone
When was Erasmus Darwin Eldredge born? 1829.
When did Erasmus Darwin Eldredge die? 1866.
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Erasmus Darwin Eldredge (1829–1866) was born in 1829, and died in 1866, at about age 37. A cemetery record documents Erasmus Darwin's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Erasmus Darwin's life.
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The world Erasmus Darwin lived through
1845 · age 16 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 17 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 19 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 32 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 34 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 36 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
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When was Erasmus Darwin Eldredge born?
Erasmus Darwin Eldredge was born in 1829.
When did Erasmus Darwin Eldredge die?
Erasmus Darwin Eldredge died in 1866.
How old was Erasmus Darwin Eldredge at the time of death?
Erasmus Darwin Eldredge was about 37 years old.
Where is Erasmus Darwin Eldredge buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Erasmus Darwin's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Erasmus Darwin Eldredge was born?
In 1829, the U.S. presidents were John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
Who was president when Erasmus Darwin Eldredge died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Erasmus Darwin died.
What major events happened during Erasmus Darwin Eldredge's lifetime?
During Erasmus Darwin's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 16); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 17); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 19); the American Civil War began (1861, age 32); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 34); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 36).
Which U.S. censuses would include Erasmus Darwin Eldredge?
Federal censuses taken during Erasmus Darwin's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1829
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1866
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