Jerusha Longley (1793–1856)
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- Born
- 1793
- Died
- 1856
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- Names in Stone
When was Jerusha Longley born? 1793.
When did Jerusha Longley die? 1856.
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Jerusha Longley (1793–1856) was born in 1793, and died in 1856, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents Jerusha's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jerusha's life.
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1803 · age 10 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 19 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 32 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 52 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 53 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 55 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Jerusha Longley born?
Jerusha Longley was born in 1793.
When did Jerusha Longley die?
Jerusha Longley died in 1856.
How old was Jerusha Longley at the time of death?
Jerusha Longley was about 63 years old.
Where is Jerusha Longley buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Jerusha's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Jerusha Longley was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Jerusha was born.
Who was president when Jerusha Longley died?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Jerusha died.
What major events happened during Jerusha Longley's lifetime?
During Jerusha's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 10); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 19); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 32); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 52); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 53); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 55).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jerusha Longley?
Federal censuses taken during Jerusha's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1793
Death
1856
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