Selinda Lander (1840–1883)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1840
    Died
    1883 in Franklin County, Maine, USA

    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

    1. 1845 · age 5 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1848 · age 8 — The California Gold Rush began

    3. 1863 · age 23 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    4. 1867 · age 27 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1871 · age 31 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    Questions about Selinda Lander

    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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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1840

    2. Death

      1883

      Franklin County, Maine, USA

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Selinda Lander (1840–1883)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/selinda-lander-1840-1883-77d4ea31/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

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