Frederick Meyer (1795–1889)
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- Born
- 1795
- Died
- 1889
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was Frederick Meyer born? 1795.
When did Frederick Meyer die? 1889.
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Life story
Frederick Meyer (1795–1889) was born in 1795, and died in 1889, at about age 94. A cemetery record documents Frederick's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Frederick's life.
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The world Frederick lived through
1803 · age 8 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 30 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 51 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 66 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 70 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 74 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 81 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was Frederick Meyer born?
Frederick Meyer was born in 1795.
When did Frederick Meyer die?
Frederick Meyer died in 1889.
How old was Frederick Meyer at the time of death?
Frederick Meyer was about 94 years old.
Where is Frederick Meyer buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Frederick's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Frederick Meyer was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Frederick was born.
Who was president when Frederick Meyer died?
In 1889, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison.
What major events happened during Frederick Meyer's lifetime?
During Frederick's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 8); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 50); the American Civil War began (1861, age 66); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 72); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include Frederick Meyer?
Federal censuses taken during Frederick's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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AncestryData, "Frederick Meyer (1795–1889)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/frederick-meyer-1795-1889-e95296f8/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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