Paul Brigham (1746–1824)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1746 in Coventry, CT
    Died
    1824 in Norwich, VT

    When was Paul Brigham born? 1746 in Coventry, CT.

    When did Paul Brigham die? 1824 in Norwich, VT.

    Life story

    Paul Brigham (1746–1824) was born in 1746 in Coventry, CT, and died in 1824 in Norwich, VT, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Paul's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Paul's life.

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    The world Paul lived through

    1. 1776 · age 30 — The Declaration of Independence was signed

    2. 1787 · age 41 — The U.S. Constitution was signed

    3. 1790 · age 44 — The first U.S. census was taken

    4. 1803 · age 57 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States

    5. 1812 · age 66 — The War of 1812 began

    Questions about Paul Brigham

    When was Paul Brigham born?

    Paul Brigham was born in 1746 in Coventry, CT.

    Where was Paul Brigham born?

    Paul Brigham was born in Coventry, CT.

    When did Paul Brigham die?

    Paul Brigham died in 1824 in Norwich, VT.

    Where did Paul Brigham die?

    Paul Brigham died in Norwich, VT.

    How old was Paul Brigham at the time of death?

    Paul Brigham was about 78 years old.

    Where is Paul Brigham buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Paul's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Paul Brigham died?

    James Monroe was president of the United States when Paul died.

    What major events happened during Paul Brigham's lifetime?

    During Paul's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 30); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 41); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 44); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 57); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 66).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Paul Brigham?

    Federal censuses taken during Paul's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1746

      Coventry, CT

    2. Death

      1824

      Norwich, VT

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Paul Brigham (1746–1824)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/paul-brigham-1746-1824-b5677d6b/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

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