Roswell Wright (1781–1866)
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- Born
- 1781
- Died
- 1866
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- Names in Stone
When was Roswell Wright born? 1781.
When did Roswell Wright die? 1866.
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Roswell Wright (1781–1866) was born in 1781, and died in 1866, at about age 85. A cemetery record documents Roswell's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Roswell's life.
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The world Roswell lived through
1787 · age 6 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1803 · age 22 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 44 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 65 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 80 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 84 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
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When was Roswell Wright born?
Roswell Wright was born in 1781.
When did Roswell Wright die?
Roswell Wright died in 1866.
How old was Roswell Wright at the time of death?
Roswell Wright was about 85 years old.
Where is Roswell Wright buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Roswell's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Roswell Wright died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Roswell died.
What major events happened during Roswell Wright's lifetime?
During Roswell's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 6); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 22); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 44); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 65); the American Civil War began (1861, age 80); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 84).
Which U.S. censuses would include Roswell Wright?
Federal censuses taken during Roswell's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1781
Death
1866
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