Thomas Cummings (1790–1859)
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- Born
- 1790
- Died
- 1859
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Cummings born? 1790.
When did Thomas Cummings die? 1859.
Life story
Thomas Cummings (1790–1859) was born in 1790, and died in 1859, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas's life.
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The world Thomas lived through
1790 · age 0 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 13 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 22 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 35 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 55 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 56 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 58 — The California Gold Rush began
Questions about Thomas Cummings
When was Thomas Cummings born?
Thomas Cummings was born in 1790.
When did Thomas Cummings die?
Thomas Cummings died in 1859.
How old was Thomas Cummings at the time of death?
Thomas Cummings was about 69 years old.
Where is Thomas Cummings buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas Cummings was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas Cummings died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What happened in the world the year Thomas Cummings was born?
In 1790, the first U.S. census was taken.
What major events happened during Thomas Cummings's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 0); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 22); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 55); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 58).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Cummings?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1790
Death
1859
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AncestryData, "Thomas Cummings (1790–1859)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-cummings-1790-1859-368bb4bc/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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