Matthew H Bates (1822–1853)
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- Born
- 1822
- Died
- 1853
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- Names in Stone
When was Matthew H Bates born? 1822.
When did Matthew H Bates die? 1853.
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Matthew H Bates (1822–1853) was born in 1822, and died in 1853, at about age 31. A cemetery record documents Matthew H's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Matthew H's life.

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1825 · age 3 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 23 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 24 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 26 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Matthew H Bates born?
Matthew H Bates was born in 1822.
When did Matthew H Bates die?
Matthew H Bates died in 1853.
How old was Matthew H Bates at the time of death?
Matthew H Bates was about 31 years old.
Where is Matthew H Bates buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Matthew H's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Matthew H Bates was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Matthew H was born.
Who was president when Matthew H Bates died?
In 1853, the U.S. presidents were Millard Fillmore and Franklin Pierce.
What major events happened during Matthew H Bates's lifetime?
During Matthew H's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 3); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 23); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 24); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 26).
Which U.S. censuses would include Matthew H Bates?
Federal censuses taken during Matthew H's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1822
Death
1853
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