Mary Ramsdell (1774–1866)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1774
    Died
    1866

    When was Mary Ramsdell born? 1774.

    When did Mary Ramsdell die? 1866.

    Life story

    Mary Ramsdell (1774–1866) was born in 1774, and died in 1866, at about age 92. 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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    The world Mary lived through

    1. 1776 · age 2 — The Declaration of Independence was signed

    2. 1790 · age 16 — The first U.S. census was taken

    3. 1812 · age 38 — The War of 1812 began

    4. 1845 · age 71 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    5. 1848 · age 74 — The California Gold Rush began

    6. 1863 · age 89 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    Questions about Mary Ramsdell

    When was Mary Ramsdell born?

    Mary Ramsdell was born in 1774.

    When did Mary Ramsdell die?

    Mary Ramsdell died in 1866.

    How old was Mary Ramsdell at the time of death?

    Mary Ramsdell was about 92 years old.

    Where is Mary Ramsdell 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 Ramsdell died?

    Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Mary died.

    What major events happened during Mary Ramsdell's lifetime?

    During Mary's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 2); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 16); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 38); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 71); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 74); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 89).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Mary Ramsdell?

    Federal censuses taken during Mary's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1774

    2. Death

      1866

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Mary Ramsdell (1774–1866)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mary-ramsdell-1774-1866-4af251cd/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Names in Stone

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