Thomas Griggs (1780–1860)
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- Born
- 1780
- Died
- 1860
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Griggs born? 1780.
When did Thomas Griggs die? 1860.
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Thomas Griggs (1780–1860) was born in 1780, and died in 1860, at about age 80. 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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1787 · age 7 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 10 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 23 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 32 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 45 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 65 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 66 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 68 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Thomas Griggs born?
Thomas Griggs was born in 1780.
When did Thomas Griggs die?
Thomas Griggs died in 1860.
How old was Thomas Griggs at the time of death?
Thomas Griggs was about 80 years old.
Where is Thomas Griggs 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 Griggs died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What major events happened during Thomas Griggs's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 7); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 23); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 45); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 66).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Griggs?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1780
Death
1860
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