Selinda Sheldon (1803–1875)
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- Born
- 1803
- Died
- 1875
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- Names in Stone
When was Selinda Sheldon born? 1803.
When did Selinda Sheldon die? 1875.
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Selinda Sheldon (1803–1875) was born in 1803, and died in 1875, at about age 72. 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
1803 · age 0 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 22 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 43 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 58 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 62 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 66 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was Selinda Sheldon born?
Selinda Sheldon was born in 1803.
When did Selinda Sheldon die?
Selinda Sheldon died in 1875.
How old was Selinda Sheldon at the time of death?
Selinda Sheldon was about 72 years old.
Where is Selinda Sheldon 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 Sheldon was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Selinda was born.
Who was president when Selinda Sheldon died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Selinda died.
What happened in the world the year Selinda Sheldon was born?
In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
What major events happened during Selinda Sheldon's lifetime?
During Selinda's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 0); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 22); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 43); the American Civil War began (1861, age 58); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 62); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 66).
Which U.S. censuses would include Selinda Sheldon?
Federal censuses taken during Selinda's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1803
Death
1875
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