Lawrence Beckwith (1853–1893)
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- Born
- 1853
- Died
- 1893 in Pine Bluff AK
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Lawrence Beckwith born? 1853.
When did Lawrence Beckwith die? 1893 in Pine Bluff AK.
Life story
Lawrence Beckwith (1853–1893) was born in 1853, and died in 1893 in Pine Bluff AK, at about age 40. A cemetery record documents Lawrence's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lawrence's life.
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The world Lawrence lived through
1861 · age 8 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 12 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 16 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 23 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 39 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
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When was Lawrence Beckwith born?
Lawrence Beckwith was born in 1853.
When did Lawrence Beckwith die?
Lawrence Beckwith died in 1893 in Pine Bluff AK.
Where did Lawrence Beckwith die?
Lawrence Beckwith died in Pine Bluff AK.
How old was Lawrence Beckwith at the time of death?
Lawrence Beckwith was about 40 years old.
Where is Lawrence Beckwith buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lawrence's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lawrence Beckwith was born?
In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.
Who was president when Lawrence Beckwith died?
In 1893, the U.S. presidents were Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland.
What major events happened during Lawrence Beckwith's lifetime?
During Lawrence's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 8); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 12); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 16); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 23); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 39).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lawrence Beckwith?
Federal censuses taken during Lawrence's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Lawrence Beckwith are on AncestryData?
2 people named Lawrence Beckwith are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1853
Death
1893
Pine Bluff AK
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AncestryData, "Lawrence Beckwith (1853–1893)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/lawrence-beckwith-1853-1893-5cd5338a/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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