Mary E. Thomas (1841–1877)
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- Born
- 1841
- Died
- 1877
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- Names in Stone
When was Mary E. Thomas born? 1841.
When did Mary E. Thomas die? 1877.
Life story
Mary E. Thomas (1841–1877) was born in 1841, and died in 1877, at about age 36. A cemetery record documents Mary E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Mary E.'s life.
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The world Mary E. lived through
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 Mary E. Thomas born?
Mary E. Thomas was born in 1841.
When did Mary E. Thomas die?
Mary E. Thomas died in 1877.
How old was Mary E. Thomas at the time of death?
Mary E. Thomas was about 36 years old.
Where is Mary E. Thomas buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Mary E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Mary E. Thomas was born?
In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
Who was president when Mary E. Thomas died?
In 1877, the U.S. presidents were Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes.
What major events happened during Mary E. Thomas's lifetime?
During Mary E.'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).
Which U.S. censuses would include Mary E. Thomas?
Federal censuses taken during Mary E.'s lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1841
Death
1877
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AncestryData, "Mary E. Thomas (1841–1877)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mary-e-thomas-1841-1877-9d6ea26a/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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