Lois Rand (1808–1887)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1808
- Died
- 1887 in Ralston's Crossing, Colorado
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Lois Rand born? 1808.
When did Lois Rand die? 1887 in Ralston's Crossing, Colorado.
Life story
Lois Rand (1808–1887) was born in 1808, and died in 1887 in Ralston's Crossing, Colorado, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents Lois's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lois's life.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find Lois’s records
The world Lois lived through
1812 · age 4 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 37 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 40 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 55 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 59 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 63 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 78 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Lois Rand
When was Lois Rand born?
Lois Rand was born in 1808.
When did Lois Rand die?
Lois Rand died in 1887 in Ralston's Crossing, Colorado.
Where did Lois Rand die?
Lois Rand died in Ralston's Crossing, Colorado.
How old was Lois Rand at the time of death?
Lois Rand was about 79 years old.
Where is Lois Rand buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lois's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lois Rand was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Lois was born.
Who was president when Lois Rand died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Lois died.
What major events happened during Lois Rand's lifetime?
During Lois's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 4); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 38); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 55); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 61); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 78).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lois Rand?
Federal censuses taken during Lois's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1808
Death
1887
Ralston's Crossing, Colorado
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Rand family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "Lois Rand (1808–1887)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/lois-rand-1808-1887-2311c5bf/, accessed 2026-11-14.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/lois-rand-1808-1887-2311c5bf/
Sources
Other Lois Rand records
No other records are listed for this name.
Browse Rand family recordsAncestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.