Hannah Hurst (1791–1862)
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- Born
- 1791
- Died
- 1862
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- Names in Stone
When was Hannah Hurst born? 1791.
When did Hannah Hurst die? 1862.
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Hannah Hurst (1791–1862) was born in 1791, and died in 1862, at about age 71. 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
1812 · age 21 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 34 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 54 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 55 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 57 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 70 — The American Civil War began
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When was Hannah Hurst born?
Hannah Hurst was born in 1791.
When did Hannah Hurst die?
Hannah Hurst died in 1862.
How old was Hannah Hurst at the time of death?
Hannah Hurst was about 71 years old.
Where is Hannah Hurst 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 Hurst was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Hannah was born.
Who was president when Hannah Hurst died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Hannah died.
What major events happened during Hannah Hurst's lifetime?
During Hannah's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 12); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 34); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 55); the American Civil War began (1861, age 70).
Which U.S. censuses would include Hannah Hurst?
Federal censuses taken during Hannah's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1791
Death
1862
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