Michael T. Field (1790–1871)
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- Born
- 1790
- Died
- 1871
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- Names in Stone
When was Michael T. Field born? 1790.
When did Michael T. Field die? 1871.
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Michael T. Field (1790–1871) was born in 1790, and died in 1871, at about age 81. A cemetery record documents Michael T.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Michael T.'s life.
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The world Michael T. lived through
1790 · age 0 — The first U.S. census was taken
1812 · age 22 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 55 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 58 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 73 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 77 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 81 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Michael T. Field born?
Michael T. Field was born in 1790.
When did Michael T. Field die?
Michael T. Field died in 1871.
How old was Michael T. Field at the time of death?
Michael T. Field was about 81 years old.
Where is Michael T. Field buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Michael T.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Michael T. Field was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Michael T. was born.
Who was president when Michael T. Field died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Michael T. died.
What happened in the world the year Michael T. Field was born?
In 1790, the first U.S. census was taken.
What major events happened during Michael T. Field's lifetime?
During Michael T.'s lifetime: the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 0); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 35); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 58); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 75); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 81).
Which U.S. censuses would include Michael T. Field?
Federal censuses taken during Michael T.'s lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1790
Death
1871
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