Nancy Law (1774–1849)
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- Born
- 1774
- Died
- 1849
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- Names in Stone
When was Nancy Law born? 1774.
When did Nancy Law die? 1849.
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Nancy Law (1774–1849) was born in 1774, and died in 1849, 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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1776 · age 2 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1790 · age 16 — The first U.S. census was taken
1812 · age 38 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 71 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 74 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Nancy Law born?
Nancy Law was born in 1774.
When did Nancy Law die?
Nancy Law died in 1849.
How old was Nancy Law at the time of death?
Nancy Law was about 75 years old.
Where is Nancy Law 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 Law died?
In 1849, the U.S. presidents were James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor.
What major events happened during Nancy Law's lifetime?
During Nancy's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 2); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 16); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 38); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 71); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 74).
Which U.S. censuses would include Nancy Law?
Federal censuses taken during Nancy's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.
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1774
Death
1849
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