Robert Chilvers (1829–1896)
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- Born
- 1829
- Died
- 1896
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- Names in Stone
When was Robert Chilvers born? 1829.
When did Robert Chilvers die? 1896.
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Life story
Robert Chilvers (1829–1896) was born in 1829, and died in 1896, at about age 67. 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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1845 · age 16 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 19 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 34 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 38 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 42 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 57 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Robert Chilvers
When was Robert Chilvers born?
Robert Chilvers was born in 1829.
When did Robert Chilvers die?
Robert Chilvers died in 1896.
How old was Robert Chilvers at the time of death?
Robert Chilvers was about 67 years old.
Where is Robert Chilvers 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 Chilvers was born?
In 1829, the U.S. presidents were John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
Who was president when Robert Chilvers died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Robert died.
What major events happened during Robert Chilvers's lifetime?
During Robert's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 16); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 19); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 34); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 38); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 42); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 57).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Chilvers?
Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1829
Death
1896
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