Nancy Bell (1794–1849)
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- Born
- 1794
- Died
- 1849 in Cass Cty, IN
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- Names in Stone
When was Nancy Bell born? 1794.
When did Nancy Bell die? 1849 in Cass Cty, IN.
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Nancy Bell (1794–1849) was born in 1794, and died in 1849 in Cass Cty, IN, at about age 55. 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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1803 · age 9 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 18 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 31 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 51 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 52 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 54 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Nancy Bell born?
Nancy Bell was born in 1794.
When did Nancy Bell die?
Nancy Bell died in 1849 in Cass Cty, IN.
Where did Nancy Bell die?
Nancy Bell died in Cass Cty, IN.
How old was Nancy Bell at the time of death?
Nancy Bell was about 55 years old.
Where is Nancy Bell 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 Bell was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Nancy was born.
Who was president when Nancy Bell died?
In 1849, the U.S. presidents were James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor.
What major events happened during Nancy Bell's lifetime?
During Nancy's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 9); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 18); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 31); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 51); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 52); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 54).
Which U.S. censuses would include Nancy Bell?
Federal censuses taken during Nancy's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.
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Birth
1794
Death
1849
Cass Cty, IN
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