Robert Gregory (1819–1872)
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- Born
- 1819
- Died
- 1872 in Illinois
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Robert Gregory born? 1819.
When did Robert Gregory die? 1872 in Illinois.
Life story
Robert Gregory (1819–1872) was born in 1819, and died in 1872 in Illinois, at about age 53. 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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1825 · age 6 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 27 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 42 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 46 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 50 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was Robert Gregory born?
Robert Gregory was born in 1819.
When did Robert Gregory die?
Robert Gregory died in 1872 in Illinois.
Where did Robert Gregory die?
Robert Gregory died in Illinois.
How old was Robert Gregory at the time of death?
Robert Gregory was about 53 years old.
Where is Robert Gregory 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 Gregory was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Robert was born.
Who was president when Robert Gregory died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Robert died.
What major events happened during Robert Gregory's lifetime?
During Robert's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 6); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 27); the American Civil War began (1861, age 42); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 46); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 50).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Gregory?
Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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Birth
1819
Death
1872
Illinois
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