Mary Torrence (1797–1855)
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- Born
- 1797
- Died
- 1855
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- Names in Stone
When was Mary Torrence born? 1797.
When did Mary Torrence die? 1855.
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Mary Torrence (1797–1855) was born in 1797, and died in 1855, at about age 58. 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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1803 · age 6 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 15 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 28 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 48 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 49 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 51 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Mary Torrence born?
Mary Torrence was born in 1797.
When did Mary Torrence die?
Mary Torrence died in 1855.
How old was Mary Torrence at the time of death?
Mary Torrence was about 58 years old.
Where is Mary Torrence 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 Torrence was born?
In 1797, the U.S. presidents were George Washington and John Adams.
Who was president when Mary Torrence died?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Mary died.
What major events happened during Mary Torrence's lifetime?
During Mary's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 6); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 15); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 28); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 48); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 49); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 51).
Which U.S. censuses would include Mary Torrence?
Federal censuses taken during Mary's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1797
Death
1855
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AncestryData, "Mary Torrence (1797–1855)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/mary-torrence-1797-1855-bc0ea0cc/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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