Sally Ames (1802–1867)
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- Born
- 1802
- Died
- 1867
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- Names in Stone
When was Sally Ames born? 1802.
When did Sally Ames die? 1867.
Life story
Sally Ames (1802–1867) was born in 1802, and died in 1867, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents Sally's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Sally's life.
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1803 · age 1 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 23 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 44 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 59 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 63 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
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When was Sally Ames born?
Sally Ames was born in 1802.
When did Sally Ames die?
Sally Ames died in 1867.
How old was Sally Ames at the time of death?
Sally Ames was about 65 years old.
Where is Sally Ames buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Sally's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Sally Ames was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Sally was born.
Who was president when Sally Ames died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Sally died.
What major events happened during Sally Ames's lifetime?
During Sally's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 1); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 23); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 44); the American Civil War began (1861, age 59); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Sally Ames?
Federal censuses taken during Sally's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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Birth
1802
Death
1867
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