Thomas D Burnett (1838–1862)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1838
    Died
    1862

    When was Thomas D Burnett born? 1838.

    When did Thomas D Burnett die? 1862.

    Life story

    Thomas D Burnett (1838–1862) was born in 1838, and died in 1862, at about age 24. A cemetery record documents Thomas D's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas D's life.

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    The world Thomas D lived through

    1. 1845 · age 7 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1846 · age 8 — The Mexican–American War began

    3. 1848 · age 10 — The California Gold Rush began

    4. 1861 · age 23 — The American Civil War began

    Questions about Thomas D Burnett

    When was Thomas D Burnett born?

    Thomas D Burnett was born in 1838.

    When did Thomas D Burnett die?

    Thomas D Burnett died in 1862.

    How old was Thomas D Burnett at the time of death?

    Thomas D Burnett was about 24 years old.

    Where is Thomas D Burnett buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas D's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Thomas D Burnett was born?

    Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Thomas D was born.

    Who was president when Thomas D Burnett died?

    Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Thomas D died.

    What major events happened during Thomas D Burnett's lifetime?

    During Thomas D's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 7); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 8); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 10); the American Civil War began (1861, age 23).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas D Burnett?

    Federal censuses taken during Thomas D's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1838

    2. Death

      1862

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Thomas D Burnett (1838–1862)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-d-burnett-1838-1862-4fdf154d/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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    Born 1844

    Died 1929

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