Margaret Bigger (1803–1856)
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- Born
- 1803
- Died
- 1856
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- Names in Stone
When was Margaret Bigger born? 1803.
When did Margaret Bigger die? 1856.
Life story
Margaret Bigger (1803–1856) was born in 1803, and died in 1856, at about age 53. A cemetery record documents Margaret's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Margaret's life.
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The world Margaret lived through
1803 · age 0 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 9 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 22 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 42 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 43 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 45 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Margaret Bigger born?
Margaret Bigger was born in 1803.
When did Margaret Bigger die?
Margaret Bigger died in 1856.
How old was Margaret Bigger at the time of death?
Margaret Bigger was about 53 years old.
Where is Margaret Bigger buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Margaret's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Margaret Bigger was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Margaret was born.
Who was president when Margaret Bigger died?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Margaret died.
What happened in the world the year Margaret Bigger was born?
In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
What major events happened during Margaret Bigger's lifetime?
During Margaret's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 0); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 9); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 22); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 42); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 43); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 45).
Which U.S. censuses would include Margaret Bigger?
Federal censuses taken during Margaret's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1803
Death
1856
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