Levi Dunklee (1802–1872)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1802
    Died
    1872

    When was Levi Dunklee born? 1802.

    When did Levi Dunklee die? 1872.

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    Life story

    Levi Dunklee (1802–1872) was born in 1802, and died in 1872, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents Levi's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Levi's life.

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    The world Levi lived through

    1. 1803 · age 1 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States

    2. 1825 · age 23 — The Erie Canal opened

    3. 1846 · age 44 — The Mexican–American War began

    4. 1861 · age 59 — The American Civil War began

    5. 1865 · age 63 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    6. 1869 · age 67 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    Questions about Levi Dunklee

    When was Levi Dunklee born?

    Levi Dunklee was born in 1802.

    When did Levi Dunklee die?

    Levi Dunklee died in 1872.

    How old was Levi Dunklee at the time of death?

    Levi Dunklee was about 70 years old.

    Where is Levi Dunklee buried?

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

    Who was president when Levi Dunklee was born?

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

    Who was president when Levi Dunklee died?

    Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Levi died.

    What major events happened during Levi Dunklee's lifetime?

    During Levi's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 1); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 23); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 44); the American Civil War began (1861, age 59); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 63); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 67).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Levi Dunklee?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1802

      Source: Names in Stone

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    2. Death

      1872

      Source: Names in Stone

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    3. Burial

      Source: Names in Stone

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    AncestryData, "Levi Dunklee (1802–1872)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/levi-dunklee-1802-1872-e4594e1d/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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