Robert Baylor (1812–1883)
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- Born
- 1812
- Died
- 1883
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- Names in Stone
When was Robert Baylor born? 1812.
When did Robert Baylor die? 1883.
Life story
Robert Baylor (1812–1883) was born in 1812, and died in 1883, at about age 71. A cemetery record documents Robert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Robert's life.
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The world Robert lived through
1812 · age 0 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 33 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 36 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 51 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 55 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 59 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
Questions about Robert Baylor
When was Robert Baylor born?
Robert Baylor was born in 1812.
When did Robert Baylor die?
Robert Baylor died in 1883.
How old was Robert Baylor at the time of death?
Robert Baylor was about 71 years old.
Where is Robert Baylor buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Robert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Robert Baylor was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Robert was born.
Who was president when Robert Baylor died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Robert died.
What happened in the world the year Robert Baylor was born?
In 1812, the War of 1812 began.
What major events happened during Robert Baylor's lifetime?
During Robert's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 0); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 33); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 36); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 51); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 55); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Baylor?
Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
How many people named Robert Baylor are on AncestryData?
4 people named Robert Baylor are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1812
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1883
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