Henry W. Emmans (1803–1866)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1803
    Died
    1866

    When was Henry W. Emmans born? 1803.

    When did Henry W. Emmans die? 1866.

    Life story

    Henry W. Emmans (1803–1866) was born in 1803, and died in 1866, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents Henry W.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Henry W.'s life.

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    The world Henry W. lived through

    1. 1803 · age 0 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States

    2. 1825 · age 22 — The Erie Canal opened

    3. 1846 · age 43 — The Mexican–American War began

    4. 1861 · age 58 — The American Civil War began

    5. 1865 · age 62 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    Questions about Henry W. Emmans

    When was Henry W. Emmans born?

    Henry W. Emmans was born in 1803.

    When did Henry W. Emmans die?

    Henry W. Emmans died in 1866.

    How old was Henry W. Emmans at the time of death?

    Henry W. Emmans was about 63 years old.

    Where is Henry W. Emmans buried?

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

    Who was president when Henry W. Emmans was born?

    Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Henry W. was born.

    Who was president when Henry W. Emmans died?

    Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Henry W. died.

    What happened in the world the year Henry W. Emmans was born?

    In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.

    What major events happened during Henry W. Emmans's lifetime?

    During Henry W.'s lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 0); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 22); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 43); the American Civil War began (1861, age 58); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 62).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Henry W. Emmans?

    Federal censuses taken during Henry W.'s lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1803

    2. Death

      1866

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Henry W. Emmans (1803–1866)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/henry-w-emmans-1803-1866-db2edaec/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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