Frederic Crosby (1798–1872)
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- Born
- 1798
- Died
- 1872
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- Names in Stone
When was Frederic Crosby born? 1798.
When did Frederic Crosby die? 1872.
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Frederic Crosby (1798–1872) was born in 1798, and died in 1872, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents Frederic's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Frederic's life.
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The world Frederic lived through
1803 · age 5 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 27 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 48 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 63 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 67 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 71 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
Questions about Frederic Crosby
When was Frederic Crosby born?
Frederic Crosby was born in 1798.
When did Frederic Crosby die?
Frederic Crosby died in 1872.
How old was Frederic Crosby at the time of death?
Frederic Crosby was about 74 years old.
Where is Frederic Crosby buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Frederic's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Frederic Crosby was born?
John Adams was president of the United States when Frederic was born.
Who was president when Frederic Crosby died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Frederic died.
What major events happened during Frederic Crosby's lifetime?
During Frederic's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 5); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 27); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 48); the American Civil War began (1861, age 63); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 67); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include Frederic Crosby?
Federal censuses taken during Frederic's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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Birth
1798
Death
1872
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