Jane Singleton (1840–1884)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1840
    Died
    1884

    When was Jane Singleton born? 1840.

    When did Jane Singleton die? 1884.

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    Life story

    Jane Singleton (1840–1884) was born in 1840, and died in 1884, at about age 44. A cemetery record documents Jane's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jane's life.

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    The world Jane lived through

    1. 1845 · age 5 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1848 · age 8 — The California Gold Rush began

    3. 1863 · age 23 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    4. 1867 · age 27 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1871 · age 31 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    Questions about Jane Singleton

    When was Jane Singleton born?

    Jane Singleton was born in 1840.

    When did Jane Singleton die?

    Jane Singleton died in 1884.

    How old was Jane Singleton at the time of death?

    Jane Singleton was about 44 years old.

    Where is Jane Singleton buried?

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

    Who was president when Jane Singleton was born?

    Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Jane was born.

    Who was president when Jane Singleton died?

    Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Jane died.

    What major events happened during Jane Singleton's lifetime?

    During Jane's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 5); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 8); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 23); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 27); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 31).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Jane Singleton?

    Federal censuses taken during Jane's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1840

      Source: Names in Stone

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    2. Death

      1884

      Source: Names in Stone

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    3. Burial

      Source: Names in Stone

      www.namesinstone.com
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    AncestryData, "Jane Singleton (1840–1884)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/jane-singleton-1840-1884-6419ea9f/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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