Silas Alyworth (1807–1879)
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- Born
- 1807
- Died
- 1879
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- Names in Stone
When was Silas Alyworth born? 1807.
When did Silas Alyworth die? 1879.
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Silas Alyworth (1807–1879) was born in 1807, and died in 1879, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Silas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Silas's life.
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1812 · age 5 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 38 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 41 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 56 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 60 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 64 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Silas Alyworth born?
Silas Alyworth was born in 1807.
When did Silas Alyworth die?
Silas Alyworth died in 1879.
How old was Silas Alyworth at the time of death?
Silas Alyworth was about 72 years old.
Where is Silas Alyworth buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Silas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Silas Alyworth was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Silas was born.
Who was president when Silas Alyworth died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Silas died.
What major events happened during Silas Alyworth's lifetime?
During Silas's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 5); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 38); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 41); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 56); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 60); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include Silas Alyworth?
Federal censuses taken during Silas's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1807
Death
1879
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