Lydia Phippen (1784–1865)
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- Born
- 1784
- Died
- 1865
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- Names in Stone
When was Lydia Phippen born? 1784.
When did Lydia Phippen die? 1865.
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Lydia Phippen (1784–1865) was born in 1784, and died in 1865, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Lydia's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Lydia's life.
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The world Lydia lived through
1787 · age 3 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1803 · age 19 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 41 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 62 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 77 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 81 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
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When was Lydia Phippen born?
Lydia Phippen was born in 1784.
When did Lydia Phippen die?
Lydia Phippen died in 1865.
How old was Lydia Phippen at the time of death?
Lydia Phippen was about 81 years old.
Where is Lydia Phippen buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Lydia's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Lydia Phippen died?
In 1865, the U.S. presidents were Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
What major events happened during Lydia Phippen's lifetime?
During Lydia's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 3); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 19); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 41); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 62); the American Civil War began (1861, age 77); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include Lydia Phippen?
Federal censuses taken during Lydia's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1784
Death
1865
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