George Carson (1827–1856)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1827
    Died
    1856

    When was George Carson born? 1827.

    When did George Carson die? 1856.

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    Life story

    George Carson (1827–1856) was born in 1827, and died in 1856, at about age 29. A cemetery record documents George's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about George's life.

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    The world George lived through

    1. 1845 · age 18 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1846 · age 19 — The Mexican–American War began

    3. 1848 · age 21 — The California Gold Rush began

    Questions about George Carson

    When was George Carson born?

    George Carson was born in 1827.

    When did George Carson die?

    George Carson died in 1856.

    How old was George Carson at the time of death?

    George Carson was about 29 years old.

    Where is George Carson buried?

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

    Who was president when George Carson was born?

    John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when George was born.

    Who was president when George Carson died?

    Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when George died.

    What major events happened during George Carson's lifetime?

    During George's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 18); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 19); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 21).

    Which U.S. censuses would include George Carson?

    Federal censuses taken during George's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1827

    2. Death

      1856

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "George Carson (1827–1856)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/george-carson-1827-1856-efb39bb2/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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