Jemima Layman (1790–1854)
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- Born
- 1790
- Died
- 1854
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- Names in Stone
When was Jemima Layman born? 1790.
When did Jemima Layman die? 1854.
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Jemima Layman (1790–1854) was born in 1790, and died in 1854, at about age 64. A cemetery record documents Jemima's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jemima's life.
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The world Jemima lived through
1790 · age 0 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 13 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 22 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 35 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 55 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 56 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 58 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Jemima Layman born?
Jemima Layman was born in 1790.
When did Jemima Layman die?
Jemima Layman died in 1854.
How old was Jemima Layman at the time of death?
Jemima Layman was about 64 years old.
Where is Jemima Layman buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Jemima's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Jemima Layman was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Jemima was born.
Who was president when Jemima Layman died?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Jemima died.
What happened in the world the year Jemima Layman was born?
In 1790, the first U.S. census was taken.
What major events happened during Jemima Layman's lifetime?
During Jemima's lifetime: the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 0); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 22); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 55); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jemima Layman?
Federal censuses taken during Jemima's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1790
Death
1854
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