Robert Simison (1766–1841)
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- Born
- 1766
- Died
- 1841
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- Names in Stone
When was Robert Simison born? 1766.
When did Robert Simison die? 1841.
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Robert Simison (1766–1841) was born in 1766, and died in 1841, at about age 75. 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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1776 · age 10 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 21 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 24 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 37 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 46 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 59 — The Erie Canal opened
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When was Robert Simison born?
Robert Simison was born in 1766.
When did Robert Simison die?
Robert Simison died in 1841.
How old was Robert Simison at the time of death?
Robert Simison was about 75 years old.
Where is Robert Simison 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 Simison died?
In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
What major events happened during Robert Simison's lifetime?
During Robert's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 10); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 21); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 24); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 37); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 46); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Simison?
Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.
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1766
Death
1841
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