M Sears (1825–1880)
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- Born
- 1825
- Died
- 1880
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- Names in Stone
When was M Sears born? 1825.
When did M Sears die? 1880.
Life story
M Sears (1825–1880) was born in 1825, and died in 1880, at about age 55. A cemetery record documents M's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about M's life.

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The world M lived through
1825 · age 0 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 21 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 36 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 40 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 44 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 51 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about M Sears
When was M Sears born?
M Sears was born in 1825.
When did M Sears die?
M Sears died in 1880.
How old was M Sears at the time of death?
M Sears was about 55 years old.
Where is M Sears buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents M's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when M Sears was born?
In 1825, the U.S. presidents were James Monroe and John Quincy Adams.
Who was president when M Sears died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when M died.
What happened in the world the year M Sears was born?
In 1825, the Erie Canal opened.
What major events happened during M Sears's lifetime?
During M's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 0); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 21); the American Civil War began (1861, age 36); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 40); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 44); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 51).
Which U.S. censuses would include M Sears?
Federal censuses taken during M's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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Birth
1825
Death
1880
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