Rufus N Wallingford (1817–1875)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1817
    Died
    1875

    When was Rufus N Wallingford born? 1817.

    When did Rufus N Wallingford die? 1875.

    Life story

    Rufus N Wallingford (1817–1875) was born in 1817, and died in 1875, at about age 58. A cemetery record documents Rufus N's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Rufus N's life.

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    The world Rufus N lived through

    1. 1825 · age 8 — The Erie Canal opened

    2. 1846 · age 29 — The Mexican–American War began

    3. 1861 · age 44 — The American Civil War began

    4. 1865 · age 48 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    5. 1869 · age 52 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    Questions about Rufus N Wallingford

    When was Rufus N Wallingford born?

    Rufus N Wallingford was born in 1817.

    When did Rufus N Wallingford die?

    Rufus N Wallingford died in 1875.

    How old was Rufus N Wallingford at the time of death?

    Rufus N Wallingford was about 58 years old.

    Where is Rufus N Wallingford buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Rufus N's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Rufus N Wallingford was born?

    In 1817, the U.S. presidents were James Madison and James Monroe.

    Who was president when Rufus N Wallingford died?

    Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Rufus N died.

    What major events happened during Rufus N Wallingford's lifetime?

    During Rufus N's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 8); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 29); the American Civil War began (1861, age 44); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 48); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 52).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Rufus N Wallingford?

    Federal censuses taken during Rufus N's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1817

    2. Death

      1875

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Rufus N Wallingford (1817–1875)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/rufus-n-wallingford-1817-1875-d30d323b/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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