Eunice Thayer (1784–1874)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1784
    Died
    1874

    When was Eunice Thayer born? 1784.

    When did Eunice Thayer die? 1874.

    Life story

    Eunice Thayer (1784–1874) was born in 1784, and died in 1874, at about age 90. A cemetery record documents Eunice's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Eunice's life.

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    The world Eunice lived through

    1. 1787 · age 3 — The U.S. Constitution was signed

    2. 1803 · age 19 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States

    3. 1825 · age 41 — The Erie Canal opened

    4. 1846 · age 62 — The Mexican–American War began

    5. 1861 · age 77 — The American Civil War began

    6. 1865 · age 81 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    7. 1869 · age 85 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    Questions about Eunice Thayer

    When was Eunice Thayer born?

    Eunice Thayer was born in 1784.

    When did Eunice Thayer die?

    Eunice Thayer died in 1874.

    How old was Eunice Thayer at the time of death?

    Eunice Thayer was about 90 years old.

    Where is Eunice Thayer buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Eunice's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Eunice Thayer died?

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

    What major events happened during Eunice Thayer's lifetime?

    During Eunice's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 3); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 28); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 62); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 79); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 85).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Eunice Thayer?

    Federal censuses taken during Eunice's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1784

    2. Death

      1874

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Eunice Thayer (1784–1874)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/eunice-thayer-1784-1874-2d9afb4c/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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