Peter Smith Ourant (1837–1867)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1837 in Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA
- Died
- 1867 in Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Peter Smith Ourant born? 1837 in Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA.
When did Peter Smith Ourant die? 1867 in Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA.
Life story
Peter Smith Ourant (1837–1867) was born in 1837 in Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA, and died in 1867 in Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA, at about age 30. A cemetery record documents Peter Smith's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Peter Smith's life.
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The world Peter Smith lived through
1845 · age 8 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 9 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 11 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 24 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 26 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 28 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 30 — The United States purchased Alaska
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When was Peter Smith Ourant born?
Peter Smith Ourant was born in 1837 in Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA.
Where was Peter Smith Ourant born?
Peter Smith Ourant was born in Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA.
When did Peter Smith Ourant die?
Peter Smith Ourant died in 1867 in Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA.
Where did Peter Smith Ourant die?
Peter Smith Ourant died in Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA.
How old was Peter Smith Ourant at the time of death?
Peter Smith Ourant was about 30 years old.
Where is Peter Smith Ourant buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Peter Smith's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Peter Smith Ourant was born?
In 1837, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
Who was president when Peter Smith Ourant died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Peter Smith died.
What major events happened during Peter Smith Ourant's lifetime?
During Peter Smith's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 8); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 11); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 26); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 30).
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Federal censuses taken during Peter Smith's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860.
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Birth
1837
Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA
Death
1867
Wayne Twp, Cass, Michigan, USA
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