Rachel Brown (1758–1828)
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- Born
- 1758
- Died
- 1828
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- Names in Stone
When was Rachel Brown born? 1758.
When did Rachel Brown die? 1828.
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Rachel Brown (1758–1828) was born in 1758, and died in 1828, at about age 70. A cemetery record documents Rachel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Rachel's life.
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1776 · age 18 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 29 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 32 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 45 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 54 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 67 — The Erie Canal opened
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When was Rachel Brown born?
Rachel Brown was born in 1758.
When did Rachel Brown die?
Rachel Brown died in 1828.
How old was Rachel Brown at the time of death?
Rachel Brown was about 70 years old.
Where is Rachel Brown buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Rachel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Rachel Brown died?
John Quincy Adams was president of the United States when Rachel died.
What major events happened during Rachel Brown's lifetime?
During Rachel's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 18); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 29); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 32); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 45); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 54); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include Rachel Brown?
Federal censuses taken during Rachel's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820.
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1758
Death
1828
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