Nancy Cates (1842–1890)
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- Born
- 1842
- Died
- 1890
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- Names in Stone
When was Nancy Cates born? 1842.
When did Nancy Cates die? 1890.
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Nancy Cates (1842–1890) was born in 1842, and died in 1890, at about age 48. 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
1845 · age 3 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 6 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 21 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 25 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 29 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 44 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Nancy Cates born?
Nancy Cates was born in 1842.
When did Nancy Cates die?
Nancy Cates died in 1890.
How old was Nancy Cates at the time of death?
Nancy Cates was about 48 years old.
Where is Nancy Cates 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 Cates was born?
John Tyler was president of the United States when Nancy was born.
Who was president when Nancy Cates died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Nancy died.
What major events happened during Nancy Cates's lifetime?
During Nancy's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 3); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 6); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 21); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 25); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 29); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 44).
Which U.S. censuses would include Nancy Cates?
Federal censuses taken during Nancy's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1842
Death
1890
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