Selinda Lander (1840–1883)
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- Born
- 1840
- Died
- 1883 in Franklin County, Maine, USA
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Selinda Lander born? 1840.
When did Selinda Lander die? 1883 in Franklin County, Maine, USA.
Life story
Selinda Lander (1840–1883) was born in 1840, and died in 1883 in Franklin County, Maine, USA, at about age 43. A cemetery record documents Selinda's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Selinda's life.

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The world Selinda lived through
1845 · age 5 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 8 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 23 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 27 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 31 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Selinda Lander born?
Selinda Lander was born in 1840.
When did Selinda Lander die?
Selinda Lander died in 1883 in Franklin County, Maine, USA.
Where did Selinda Lander die?
Selinda Lander died in Franklin County, Maine, USA.
How old was Selinda Lander at the time of death?
Selinda Lander was about 43 years old.
Where is Selinda Lander buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Selinda's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Selinda Lander was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Selinda was born.
Who was president when Selinda Lander died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Selinda died.
What major events happened during Selinda Lander's lifetime?
During Selinda's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 5); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 8); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 23); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 27); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 31).
Which U.S. censuses would include Selinda Lander?
Federal censuses taken during Selinda's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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Birth
1840
Death
1883
Franklin County, Maine, USA
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