Moses Burns (1769–1841)
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- Born
- 1769
- Died
- 1841
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- Names in Stone
When was Moses Burns born? 1769.
When did Moses Burns die? 1841.
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Moses Burns (1769–1841) was born in 1769, and died in 1841, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Moses's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Moses's life.
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1776 · age 7 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 18 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 21 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 34 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 43 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 56 — The Erie Canal opened
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When was Moses Burns born?
Moses Burns was born in 1769.
When did Moses Burns die?
Moses Burns died in 1841.
How old was Moses Burns at the time of death?
Moses Burns was about 72 years old.
Where is Moses Burns buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Moses's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Moses Burns died?
In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
What major events happened during Moses Burns's lifetime?
During Moses's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 7); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 18); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 21); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 34); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 43); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 56).
Which U.S. censuses would include Moses Burns?
Federal censuses taken during Moses's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.
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1769
Death
1841
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