Mary Gotson (1841–1890)
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- Born
- 1841
- Died
- 1890
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- Names in Stone
When was Mary Gotson born? 1841.
When did Mary Gotson die? 1890.
Life story
Mary Gotson (1841–1890) was born in 1841, and died in 1890, at about age 49. A cemetery record documents Mary's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Mary's life.
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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
1886 · age 45 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Mary Gotson born?
Mary Gotson was born in 1841.
When did Mary Gotson die?
Mary Gotson died in 1890.
How old was Mary Gotson at the time of death?
Mary Gotson was about 49 years old.
Where is Mary Gotson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Mary's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Mary Gotson was born?
In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
Who was president when Mary Gotson died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Mary died.
What major events happened during Mary Gotson's lifetime?
During Mary'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); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 45).
Which U.S. censuses would include Mary Gotson?
Federal censuses taken during Mary's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1841
Death
1890
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