Reuben Moore (1809–1878)
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- Born
- 1809 in Temple, Maine
- Died
- 1878 in near Salinas, CA
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Reuben Moore born? 1809 in Temple, Maine.
When did Reuben Moore die? 1878 in near Salinas, CA.
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Reuben Moore (1809–1878) was born in 1809 in Temple, Maine, and died in 1878 in near Salinas, CA, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Reuben's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Reuben's life.
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1812 · age 3 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 36 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 39 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 54 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 58 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 62 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Reuben Moore born?
Reuben Moore was born in 1809 in Temple, Maine.
Where was Reuben Moore born?
Reuben Moore was born in Temple, Maine.
When did Reuben Moore die?
Reuben Moore died in 1878 in near Salinas, CA.
Where did Reuben Moore die?
Reuben Moore died in near Salinas, CA.
How old was Reuben Moore at the time of death?
Reuben Moore was about 69 years old.
Where is Reuben Moore buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Reuben's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Reuben Moore was born?
In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Who was president when Reuben Moore died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Reuben died.
What major events happened during Reuben Moore's lifetime?
During Reuben's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 3); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 36); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 39); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 54); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 58); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 62).
Which U.S. censuses would include Reuben Moore?
Federal censuses taken during Reuben's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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Birth
1809
Temple, Maine
Death
1878
near Salinas, CA
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