Hannah Abott (1791–1879)
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- Born
- 1791
- Died
- 1879
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- Names in Stone
When was Hannah Abott born? 1791.
When did Hannah Abott die? 1879.
Life story
Hannah Abott (1791–1879) was born in 1791, and died in 1879, at about age 88. A cemetery record documents Hannah's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Hannah's life.

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The world Hannah lived through
1803 · age 12 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 34 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 55 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 70 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 74 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 78 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 85 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was Hannah Abott born?
Hannah Abott was born in 1791.
When did Hannah Abott die?
Hannah Abott died in 1879.
How old was Hannah Abott at the time of death?
Hannah Abott was about 88 years old.
Where is Hannah Abott buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Hannah's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Hannah Abott was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Hannah was born.
Who was president when Hannah Abott died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Hannah died.
What major events happened during Hannah Abott's lifetime?
During Hannah's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 12); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 54); the American Civil War began (1861, age 70); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 76); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 85).
Which U.S. censuses would include Hannah Abott?
Federal censuses taken during Hannah's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1791
Death
1879
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