Robert Mackenzie (1820–1872)
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- Born
- 1820
- Died
- 1872
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- Names in Stone
When was Robert Mackenzie born? 1820.
When did Robert Mackenzie die? 1872.
Life story
Robert Mackenzie (1820–1872) was born in 1820, and died in 1872, at about age 52. 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 5 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 26 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 41 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 45 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 49 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was Robert Mackenzie born?
Robert Mackenzie was born in 1820.
When did Robert Mackenzie die?
Robert Mackenzie died in 1872.
How old was Robert Mackenzie at the time of death?
Robert Mackenzie was about 52 years old.
Where is Robert Mackenzie 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 Mackenzie was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Robert was born.
Who was president when Robert Mackenzie died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Robert died.
What major events happened during Robert Mackenzie's lifetime?
During Robert's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 5); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 26); the American Civil War began (1861, age 41); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 45); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 49).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Mackenzie?
Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1820
Death
1872
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AncestryData, "Robert Mackenzie (1820–1872)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/robert-mackenzie-1820-1872-39912f43/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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