George Monroe (1818–1867)
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- Born
- 1818
- Died
- 1867
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- Names in Stone
When was George Monroe born? 1818.
When did George Monroe die? 1867.
Life story
George Monroe (1818–1867) was born in 1818, and died in 1867, at about age 49. 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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1825 · age 7 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 27 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 28 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 30 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 43 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 45 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 47 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 49 — The United States purchased Alaska
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When was George Monroe born?
George Monroe was born in 1818.
When did George Monroe die?
George Monroe died in 1867.
How old was George Monroe at the time of death?
George Monroe was about 49 years old.
Where is George Monroe 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 Monroe was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when George was born.
Who was president when George Monroe died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when George died.
What major events happened during George Monroe's lifetime?
During George's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 7); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 28); the American Civil War began (1861, age 43); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 47).
Which U.S. censuses would include George Monroe?
Federal censuses taken during George's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1818
Death
1867
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