Rhoda Silver (1780–1858)
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- Born
- 1780
- Died
- 1858
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- Names in Stone
When was Rhoda Silver born? 1780.
When did Rhoda Silver die? 1858.
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Rhoda Silver (1780–1858) was born in 1780, and died in 1858, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Rhoda's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Rhoda's life.
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The world Rhoda lived through
1787 · age 7 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 10 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 23 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 32 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 45 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 65 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 66 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 68 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Rhoda Silver born?
Rhoda Silver was born in 1780.
When did Rhoda Silver die?
Rhoda Silver died in 1858.
How old was Rhoda Silver at the time of death?
Rhoda Silver was about 78 years old.
Where is Rhoda Silver buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Rhoda's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Rhoda Silver died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Rhoda died.
What major events happened during Rhoda Silver's lifetime?
During Rhoda's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 7); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 23); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 45); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 66).
Which U.S. censuses would include Rhoda Silver?
Federal censuses taken during Rhoda's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1780
Death
1858
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