Robert Wilson (1810–1892)
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- Born
- 1810
- Died
- 1892
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Robert Wilson born? 1810.
When did Robert Wilson die? 1892.
Life story
Robert Wilson (1810–1892) was born in 1810, and died in 1892, at about age 82. 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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The world Robert lived through
1812 · age 2 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 35 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 38 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 53 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 57 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 61 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 76 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about Robert Wilson
When was Robert Wilson born?
Robert Wilson was born in 1810.
When did Robert Wilson die?
Robert Wilson died in 1892.
How old was Robert Wilson at the time of death?
Robert Wilson was about 82 years old.
Where is Robert Wilson 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 Wilson was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Robert was born.
Who was president when Robert Wilson died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Robert died.
What major events happened during Robert Wilson's lifetime?
During Robert's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 2); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 36); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 53); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 59); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 76).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Wilson?
Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1810
Death
1892
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AncestryData, "Robert Wilson (1810–1892)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/robert-wilson-1810-1892-db2aa167/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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