Robert Harrison Watts (1801–1879)
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- Born
- 1801 in Albermarle Co., Virginia
- Died
- 1879 in South Weber, Utah
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Robert Harrison Watts born? 1801 in Albermarle Co., Virginia.
When did Robert Harrison Watts die? 1879 in South Weber, Utah.
Life story
Robert Harrison Watts (1801–1879) was born in 1801 in Albermarle Co., Virginia, and died in 1879 in South Weber, Utah, at about age 78. A cemetery record documents Robert Harrison's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Robert Harrison's life.
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The world Robert Harrison lived through
1803 · age 2 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 24 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 45 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 60 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 64 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 68 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 75 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about Robert Harrison Watts
When was Robert Harrison Watts born?
Robert Harrison Watts was born in 1801 in Albermarle Co., Virginia.
Where was Robert Harrison Watts born?
Robert Harrison Watts was born in Albermarle Co., Virginia.
When did Robert Harrison Watts die?
Robert Harrison Watts died in 1879 in South Weber, Utah.
Where did Robert Harrison Watts die?
Robert Harrison Watts died in South Weber, Utah.
How old was Robert Harrison Watts at the time of death?
Robert Harrison Watts was about 78 years old.
Where is Robert Harrison Watts buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Robert Harrison's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Robert Harrison Watts was born?
In 1801, the U.S. presidents were John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
Who was president when Robert Harrison Watts died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Robert Harrison died.
What major events happened during Robert Harrison Watts's lifetime?
During Robert Harrison's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 2); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 44); the American Civil War began (1861, age 60); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 66); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 75).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Harrison Watts?
Federal censuses taken during Robert Harrison's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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Birth
1801
Albermarle Co., Virginia
Death
1879
South Weber, Utah
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