Sylvin Levy (1840–1884)
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- Born
- 1840 in Borschinger, Lorraine, France
- Died
- 1884
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When was Sylvin Levy born? 1840 in Borschinger, Lorraine, France.
When did Sylvin Levy die? 1884.
Life story
Sylvin Levy (1840–1884) was born in 1840 in Borschinger, Lorraine, France, and died in 1884, at about age 44. A cemetery record documents Sylvin's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Sylvin's life.
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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 Sylvin Levy born?
Sylvin Levy was born in 1840 in Borschinger, Lorraine, France.
Where was Sylvin Levy born?
Sylvin Levy was born in Borschinger, Lorraine, France.
When did Sylvin Levy die?
Sylvin Levy died in 1884.
How old was Sylvin Levy at the time of death?
Sylvin Levy was about 44 years old.
Where is Sylvin Levy buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Sylvin's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Sylvin Levy was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Sylvin was born.
Who was president when Sylvin Levy died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Sylvin died.
What major events happened during Sylvin Levy's lifetime?
During Sylvin'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 Sylvin Levy?
Federal censuses taken during Sylvin's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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Birth
1840
Borschinger, Lorraine, France
Death
1884
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