Peter Davis (1810–1897)
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- Born
- 1810
- Died
- 1897
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- Names in Stone
When was Peter Davis born? 1810.
When did Peter Davis die? 1897.
Life story
Peter Davis (1810–1897) was born in 1810, and died in 1897, at about age 87. A cemetery record documents Peter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Peter's life.
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1812 · age 2 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 35 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 38 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 53 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 57 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 61 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 76 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Peter Davis
When was Peter Davis born?
Peter Davis was born in 1810.
When did Peter Davis die?
Peter Davis died in 1897.
How old was Peter Davis at the time of death?
Peter Davis was about 87 years old.
Where is Peter Davis buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Peter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Peter Davis was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Peter was born.
Who was president when Peter Davis died?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
What major events happened during Peter Davis's lifetime?
During Peter's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 2); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 36); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 53); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 59); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 76).
Which U.S. censuses would include Peter Davis?
Federal censuses taken during Peter's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Peter Davis are on AncestryData?
2 people named Peter Davis are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1810
Death
1897
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AncestryData, "Peter Davis (1810–1897)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/peter-davis-1810-1897-2a521cfe/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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