Herbert Alexander (1846–1866)
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- Born
- 1846
- Died
- 1866
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- Names in Stone
When was Herbert Alexander born? 1846.
When did Herbert Alexander die? 1866.
Life story
Herbert Alexander (1846–1866) was born in 1846, and died in 1866, at about age 20. A cemetery record documents Herbert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Herbert's life.
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The world Herbert lived through
1846 · age 0 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 2 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 15 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 17 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 19 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
Questions about Herbert Alexander
When was Herbert Alexander born?
Herbert Alexander was born in 1846.
When did Herbert Alexander die?
Herbert Alexander died in 1866.
How old was Herbert Alexander at the time of death?
Herbert Alexander was about 20 years old.
Where is Herbert Alexander buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Herbert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Herbert Alexander was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Herbert was born.
Who was president when Herbert Alexander died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Herbert died.
What happened in the world the year Herbert Alexander was born?
In 1846, the Mexican–American War began.
What major events happened during Herbert Alexander's lifetime?
During Herbert's lifetime: the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 0); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 2); the American Civil War began (1861, age 15); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 17); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 19).
Which U.S. censuses would include Herbert Alexander?
Federal censuses taken during Herbert's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860.
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Birth
1846
Death
1866
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AncestryData, "Herbert Alexander (1846–1866)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/herbert-alexander-1846-1866-606424e9/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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