Judith Abbott (1808–1885)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1808
    Died
    1885

    When was Judith Abbott born? 1808.

    When did Judith Abbott die? 1885.

    Life story

    Judith Abbott (1808–1885) was born in 1808, and died in 1885, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents Judith's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Judith's life.

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    The world Judith lived through

    1. 1812 · age 4 — The War of 1812 began

    2. 1845 · age 37 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    3. 1848 · age 40 — The California Gold Rush began

    4. 1863 · age 55 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    5. 1867 · age 59 — The United States purchased Alaska

    6. 1871 · age 63 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    Questions about Judith Abbott

    When was Judith Abbott born?

    Judith Abbott was born in 1808.

    When did Judith Abbott die?

    Judith Abbott died in 1885.

    How old was Judith Abbott at the time of death?

    Judith Abbott was about 77 years old.

    Where is Judith Abbott buried?

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

    Who was president when Judith Abbott was born?

    Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Judith was born.

    Who was president when Judith Abbott died?

    In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.

    What major events happened during Judith Abbott's lifetime?

    During Judith's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 4); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 37); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 40); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 55); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 59); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 63).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Judith Abbott?

    Federal censuses taken during Judith's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1808

    2. Death

      1885

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Judith Abbott (1808–1885)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/judith-abbott-1808-1885-b1a229d2/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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    Sources

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