Richard Baylor (1839–1863)
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- Born
- 1839
- Died
- 1863
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- Names in Stone
When was Richard Baylor born? 1839.
When did Richard Baylor die? 1863.
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Richard Baylor (1839–1863) was born in 1839, and died in 1863, at about age 24. A cemetery record documents Richard's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Richard's life.
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1845 · age 6 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 7 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 9 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 22 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 24 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
Questions about Richard Baylor
When was Richard Baylor born?
Richard Baylor was born in 1839.
When did Richard Baylor die?
Richard Baylor died in 1863.
How old was Richard Baylor at the time of death?
Richard Baylor was about 24 years old.
Where is Richard Baylor buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Richard's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Richard Baylor was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Richard was born.
Who was president when Richard Baylor died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Richard died.
What major events happened during Richard Baylor's lifetime?
During Richard's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 6); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 7); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 9); the American Civil War began (1861, age 22); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 24).
Which U.S. censuses would include Richard Baylor?
Federal censuses taken during Richard's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860.
How many people named Richard Baylor are on AncestryData?
2 people named Richard Baylor are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1839
Death
1863
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AncestryData, "Richard Baylor (1839–1863)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/richard-baylor-1839-1863-c178c87f/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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