Robert Knowlton (1785–1866)
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- Born
- 1785
- Died
- 1866
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- Names in Stone
When was Robert Knowlton born? 1785.
When did Robert Knowlton die? 1866.
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Robert Knowlton (1785–1866) was born in 1785, and died in 1866, at about age 81. 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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1787 · age 2 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1803 · age 18 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 40 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 61 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 76 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 80 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
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When was Robert Knowlton born?
Robert Knowlton was born in 1785.
When did Robert Knowlton die?
Robert Knowlton died in 1866.
How old was Robert Knowlton at the time of death?
Robert Knowlton was about 81 years old.
Where is Robert Knowlton 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 Knowlton died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Robert died.
What major events happened during Robert Knowlton's lifetime?
During Robert's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 2); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 18); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 40); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 61); the American Civil War began (1861, age 76); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 80).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Knowlton?
Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1785
Death
1866
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