Nancy Forgey (1826–1901)
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- Born
- 1826 in VA
- Died
- 1901 in Benton Co, AR
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Nancy Forgey born? 1826 in VA.
When did Nancy Forgey die? 1901 in Benton Co, AR.
Life story
Nancy Forgey (1826–1901) was born in 1826 in VA, and died in 1901 in Benton Co, AR, at about age 75. 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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1845 · age 19 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 22 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 37 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 41 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 45 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 60 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 72 — The Spanish–American War was fought
Questions about Nancy Forgey
When was Nancy Forgey born?
Nancy Forgey was born in 1826 in VA.
Where was Nancy Forgey born?
Nancy Forgey was born in VA.
When did Nancy Forgey die?
Nancy Forgey died in 1901 in Benton Co, AR.
Where did Nancy Forgey die?
Nancy Forgey died in Benton Co, AR.
How old was Nancy Forgey at the time of death?
Nancy Forgey was about 75 years old.
Where is Nancy Forgey 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 Forgey was born?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when Nancy was born.
Who was president when Nancy Forgey died?
In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
What major events happened during Nancy Forgey's lifetime?
During Nancy's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 19); the American Civil War began (1861, age 35); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 41); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 50); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 72).
Which U.S. censuses would include Nancy Forgey?
Federal censuses taken during Nancy's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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2 people named Nancy Forgey are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1826
VA
Death
1901
Benton Co, AR
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