Moses Davis (1760–1829)
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- Born
- 1760
- Died
- 1829
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- Names in Stone
When was Moses Davis born? 1760.
When did Moses Davis die? 1829.
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Moses Davis (1760–1829) was born in 1760, and died in 1829, at about age 69. 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 16 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 27 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 30 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 43 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 52 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 65 — The Erie Canal opened
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When was Moses Davis born?
Moses Davis was born in 1760.
When did Moses Davis die?
Moses Davis died in 1829.
How old was Moses Davis at the time of death?
Moses Davis was about 69 years old.
Where is Moses Davis 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 Davis died?
In 1829, the U.S. presidents were John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
What major events happened during Moses Davis's lifetime?
During Moses's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 16); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 27); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 30); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 43); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 52); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 65).
Which U.S. censuses would include Moses Davis?
Federal censuses taken during Moses's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820.
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1760
Death
1829
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