Hans Anderson (1806–1897)
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- Born
- 1806
- Died
- 1897
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- Names in Stone
When was Hans Anderson born? 1806.
When did Hans Anderson die? 1897.
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Hans Anderson (1806–1897) was born in 1806, and died in 1897, at about age 91. A cemetery record documents Hans's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Hans's life.
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1812 · age 6 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 39 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 42 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 57 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 61 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 65 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 80 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Hans Anderson
When was Hans Anderson born?
Hans Anderson was born in 1806.
When did Hans Anderson die?
Hans Anderson died in 1897.
How old was Hans Anderson at the time of death?
Hans Anderson was about 91 years old.
Where is Hans Anderson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Hans's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Hans Anderson was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Hans was born.
Who was president when Hans Anderson died?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
What major events happened during Hans Anderson's lifetime?
During Hans's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 6); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 40); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 57); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 63); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 80).
Which U.S. censuses would include Hans Anderson?
Federal censuses taken during Hans's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1806
Death
1897
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