Lemuel Deforest (1729–1798)
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- Born
- 1729
- Died
- 1798
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When was Lemuel Deforest born? 1729.
When did Lemuel Deforest die? 1798.
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Lemuel Deforest (1729–1798) was born in 1729, and died in 1798, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Lemuel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lemuel's life.
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1776 · age 47 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 58 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 61 — The first U.S. census was taken
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When was Lemuel Deforest born?
Lemuel Deforest was born in 1729.
When did Lemuel Deforest die?
Lemuel Deforest died in 1798.
How old was Lemuel Deforest at the time of death?
Lemuel Deforest was about 69 years old.
Where is Lemuel Deforest buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lemuel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lemuel Deforest died?
John Adams was president of the United States when Lemuel died.
What major events happened during Lemuel Deforest's lifetime?
During Lemuel's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 47); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 58); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 61).
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Federal censuses taken during Lemuel's lifetime and now public: 1790.
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1729
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1798
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