Michael Thompson (1823–1892)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1823
- Died
- 1892
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Michael Thompson born? 1823.
When did Michael Thompson die? 1892.
Life story
Michael Thompson (1823–1892) was born in 1823, and died in 1892, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Michael's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Michael's life.
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The world Michael lived through
1825 · age 2 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 23 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 38 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 42 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 46 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 53 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 69 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about Michael Thompson
When was Michael Thompson born?
Michael Thompson was born in 1823.
When did Michael Thompson die?
Michael Thompson died in 1892.
How old was Michael Thompson at the time of death?
Michael Thompson was about 69 years old.
Where is Michael Thompson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Michael's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Michael Thompson was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Michael was born.
Who was president when Michael Thompson died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Michael died.
What major events happened during Michael Thompson's lifetime?
During Michael's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 2); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 25); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 42); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 48); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 69).
Which U.S. censuses would include Michael Thompson?
Federal censuses taken during Michael's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1823
Death
1892
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AncestryData, "Michael Thompson (1823–1892)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/michael-thompson-1823-1892-1f9fcdb1/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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