Eric Wheeler (1809–1896)
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- Born
- 1809
- Died
- 1896
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- Names in Stone
When was Eric Wheeler born? 1809.
When did Eric Wheeler die? 1896.
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Eric Wheeler (1809–1896) was born in 1809, and died in 1896, at about age 87. A cemetery record documents Eric's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Eric's life.
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1812 · age 3 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 36 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 39 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 54 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 58 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 62 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 77 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Eric Wheeler born?
Eric Wheeler was born in 1809.
When did Eric Wheeler die?
Eric Wheeler died in 1896.
How old was Eric Wheeler at the time of death?
Eric Wheeler was about 87 years old.
Where is Eric Wheeler buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Eric's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Eric Wheeler was born?
In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Who was president when Eric Wheeler died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Eric died.
What major events happened during Eric Wheeler's lifetime?
During Eric's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 3); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 37); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 54); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 60); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 77).
Which U.S. censuses would include Eric Wheeler?
Federal censuses taken during Eric's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1809
Death
1896
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