Peter Lauffer (1827–1886)
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- Born
- 1827
- Died
- 1886
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Peter Lauffer born? 1827.
When did Peter Lauffer die? 1886.
Life story
Peter Lauffer (1827–1886) was born in 1827, and died in 1886, at about age 59. 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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1845 · age 18 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 21 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 36 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 40 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 44 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 59 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Peter Lauffer
When was Peter Lauffer born?
Peter Lauffer was born in 1827.
When did Peter Lauffer die?
Peter Lauffer died in 1886.
How old was Peter Lauffer at the time of death?
Peter Lauffer was about 59 years old.
Where is Peter Lauffer 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 Lauffer was born?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when Peter was born.
Who was president when Peter Lauffer died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Peter died.
What major events happened during Peter Lauffer's lifetime?
During Peter's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 18); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 21); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 36); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 40); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 44); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include Peter Lauffer?
Federal censuses taken during Peter's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1827
Death
1886
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AncestryData, "Peter Lauffer (1827–1886)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/peter-lauffer-1827-1886-9835d571/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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