Lydia A. Woolson (1841–1874)
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- Born
- 1841
- Died
- 1874
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When was Lydia A. Woolson born? 1841.
When did Lydia A. Woolson die? 1874.
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Lydia A. Woolson (1841–1874) was born in 1841, and died in 1874, at about age 33. A cemetery record documents Lydia A.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lydia A.'s life.
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1845 · age 4 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 7 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 22 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 26 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 30 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Lydia A. Woolson born?
Lydia A. Woolson was born in 1841.
When did Lydia A. Woolson die?
Lydia A. Woolson died in 1874.
How old was Lydia A. Woolson at the time of death?
Lydia A. Woolson was about 33 years old.
Where is Lydia A. Woolson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lydia A.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lydia A. Woolson was born?
In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
Who was president when Lydia A. Woolson died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Lydia A. died.
What major events happened during Lydia A. Woolson's lifetime?
During Lydia A.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 4); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 7); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 22); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 26); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 30).
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Federal censuses taken during Lydia A.'s lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1841
Death
1874
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