Galen Hamblett (1807–1884)
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- Born
- 1807
- Died
- 1884
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- Names in Stone
When was Galen Hamblett born? 1807.
When did Galen Hamblett die? 1884.
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Galen Hamblett (1807–1884) was born in 1807, and died in 1884, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents Galen's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Galen's life.
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1812 · age 5 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 38 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 41 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 56 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 60 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 64 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Galen Hamblett born?
Galen Hamblett was born in 1807.
When did Galen Hamblett die?
Galen Hamblett died in 1884.
How old was Galen Hamblett at the time of death?
Galen Hamblett was about 77 years old.
Where is Galen Hamblett buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Galen's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Galen Hamblett was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Galen was born.
Who was president when Galen Hamblett died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Galen died.
What major events happened during Galen Hamblett's lifetime?
During Galen's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 5); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 38); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 41); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 56); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 60); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include Galen Hamblett?
Federal censuses taken during Galen's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1807
Death
1884
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