Samuel Brown (1723–1802)
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- Born
- 1723
- Died
- 1802
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Samuel Brown born? 1723.
When did Samuel Brown die? 1802.
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Samuel Brown (1723–1802) was born in 1723, and died in 1802, at about age 79. A cemetery record documents Samuel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Samuel's life.

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1776 · age 53 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 64 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 67 — The first U.S. census was taken
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When was Samuel Brown born?
Samuel Brown was born in 1723.
When did Samuel Brown die?
Samuel Brown died in 1802.
How old was Samuel Brown at the time of death?
Samuel Brown was about 79 years old.
Where is Samuel Brown buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Samuel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Samuel Brown died?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Samuel died.
What major events happened during Samuel Brown's lifetime?
During Samuel's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 53); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 64); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include Samuel Brown?
Federal censuses taken during Samuel's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800.
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1723
Death
1802
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