Martha E A Davidson (1816–1864)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1816
    Died
    1864

    When was Martha E A Davidson born? 1816.

    When did Martha E A Davidson die? 1864.

    Life story

    Martha E A Davidson (1816–1864) was born in 1816, and died in 1864, at about age 48. A cemetery record documents Martha E A's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Martha E A's life.

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    The world Martha E A lived through

    1. 1825 · age 9 — The Erie Canal opened

    2. 1845 · age 29 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    3. 1846 · age 30 — The Mexican–American War began

    4. 1848 · age 32 — The California Gold Rush began

    5. 1861 · age 45 — The American Civil War began

    6. 1863 · age 47 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    Questions about Martha E A Davidson

    When was Martha E A Davidson born?

    Martha E A Davidson was born in 1816.

    When did Martha E A Davidson die?

    Martha E A Davidson died in 1864.

    How old was Martha E A Davidson at the time of death?

    Martha E A Davidson was about 48 years old.

    Where is Martha E A Davidson buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Martha E A's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Martha E A Davidson was born?

    James Madison was president of the United States when Martha E A was born.

    Who was president when Martha E A Davidson died?

    Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Martha E A died.

    What major events happened during Martha E A Davidson's lifetime?

    During Martha E A's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 9); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 29); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 30); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 32); the American Civil War began (1861, age 45); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 47).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Martha E A Davidson?

    Federal censuses taken during Martha E A's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1816

    2. Death

      1864

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Martha E A Davidson (1816–1864)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/martha-e-a-davidson-1816-1864-41c54704/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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