Nicholas Starry (1788–1864)
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- Born
- 1788
- Died
- 1864
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- Names in Stone
When was Nicholas Starry born? 1788.
When did Nicholas Starry die? 1864.
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Nicholas Starry (1788–1864) was born in 1788, and died in 1864, at about age 76. A cemetery record documents Nicholas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Nicholas's life.
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1790 · age 2 — The first U.S. census was taken
1812 · age 24 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 57 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 60 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 75 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
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When was Nicholas Starry born?
Nicholas Starry was born in 1788.
When did Nicholas Starry die?
Nicholas Starry died in 1864.
How old was Nicholas Starry at the time of death?
Nicholas Starry was about 76 years old.
Where is Nicholas Starry buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Nicholas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Nicholas Starry died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Nicholas died.
What major events happened during Nicholas Starry's lifetime?
During Nicholas's lifetime: the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 2); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 24); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 57); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 60); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include Nicholas Starry?
Federal censuses taken during Nicholas's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1788
Death
1864
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