Gershom Bartlett (1756–1839)

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Born: 1756
Died: 1839
Source: Names in Stone

When was Gershom Bartlett born? 1756.

When did Gershom Bartlett die? 1839.

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Gershom Bartlett (1756–1839) was born in 1756, and died in 1839, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents Gershom's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Gershom's life.

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1776 · age 20 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 31 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 34 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 47 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 56 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 69 — The Erie Canal opened

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When was Gershom Bartlett born?

Gershom Bartlett was born in 1756.

When did Gershom Bartlett die?

Gershom Bartlett died in 1839.

How old was Gershom Bartlett at the time of death?

Gershom Bartlett was about 83 years old.

Where is Gershom Bartlett buried?

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

Who was president when Gershom Bartlett died?

Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Gershom died.

What major events happened during Gershom Bartlett's lifetime?

During Gershom's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 20); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 31); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 34); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 47); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 56); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 69).

Which U.S. censuses would include Gershom Bartlett?

Federal censuses taken during Gershom's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830.

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1839
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