Henry Martin (1779–1860)
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- Born
- 1779
- Died
- 1860
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- Names in Stone
When was Henry Martin born? 1779.
When did Henry Martin die? 1860.
Life story
Henry Martin (1779–1860) was born in 1779, and died in 1860, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Henry's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Henry's life.
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The world Henry lived through
1787 · age 8 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 11 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 24 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 33 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 46 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 66 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 67 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 69 — The California Gold Rush began
Questions about Henry Martin
When was Henry Martin born?
Henry Martin was born in 1779.
When did Henry Martin die?
Henry Martin died in 1860.
How old was Henry Martin at the time of death?
Henry Martin was about 81 years old.
Where is Henry Martin buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Henry's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Henry Martin died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Henry died.
What major events happened during Henry Martin's lifetime?
During Henry's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 8); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 24); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 46); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include Henry Martin?
Federal censuses taken during Henry's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
How many people named Henry Martin are on AncestryData?
2 people named Henry Martin are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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Death
1860
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AncestryData, "Henry Martin (1779–1860)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/henry-martin-1779-1860-920305c1/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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