Nancy Abercrombie (1802–1862)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1802
    Died
    1862

    When was Nancy Abercrombie born? 1802.

    When did Nancy Abercrombie die? 1862.

    Life story

    Nancy Abercrombie (1802–1862) was born in 1802, and died in 1862, at about age 60. A cemetery record documents Nancy's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Nancy's life.

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    The world Nancy lived through

    1. 1803 · age 1 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States

    2. 1812 · age 10 — The War of 1812 began

    3. 1825 · age 23 — The Erie Canal opened

    4. 1845 · age 43 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    5. 1846 · age 44 — The Mexican–American War began

    6. 1848 · age 46 — The California Gold Rush began

    7. 1861 · age 59 — The American Civil War began

    Questions about Nancy Abercrombie

    When was Nancy Abercrombie born?

    Nancy Abercrombie was born in 1802.

    When did Nancy Abercrombie die?

    Nancy Abercrombie died in 1862.

    How old was Nancy Abercrombie at the time of death?

    Nancy Abercrombie was about 60 years old.

    Where is Nancy Abercrombie buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Nancy's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Nancy Abercrombie was born?

    Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Nancy was born.

    Who was president when Nancy Abercrombie died?

    Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Nancy died.

    What major events happened during Nancy Abercrombie's lifetime?

    During Nancy's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 1); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 23); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 44); the American Civil War began (1861, age 59).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Nancy Abercrombie?

    Federal censuses taken during Nancy's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1802

    2. Death

      1862

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Nancy Abercrombie (1802–1862)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/nancy-abercrombie-1802-1862-37e3be29/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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