Levi Wescott (1825–1908)
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- Born
- 1825
- Died
- 1908
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was Levi Wescott born? 1825.
When did Levi Wescott die? 1908.
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Life story
Levi Wescott (1825–1908) was born in 1825, and died in 1908, at about age 83. 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
1825 · age 0 — The Erie Canal opened
1848 · age 23 — The California Gold Rush began
1865 · age 40 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1871 · age 46 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1892 · age 67 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 78 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
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When was Levi Wescott born?
Levi Wescott was born in 1825.
When did Levi Wescott die?
Levi Wescott died in 1908.
How old was Levi Wescott at the time of death?
Levi Wescott was about 83 years old.
Where is Levi Wescott 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 Wescott was born?
In 1825, the U.S. presidents were James Monroe and John Quincy Adams.
Who was president when Levi Wescott died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Levi died.
What happened in the world the year Levi Wescott was born?
In 1825, the Erie Canal opened.
What major events happened during Levi Wescott's lifetime?
During Levi's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 0); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 23); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 40); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 46); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 67); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include Levi Wescott?
Federal censuses taken during Levi's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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