Thomas King (1813–1879)
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- Born
- 1813
- Died
- 1879
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Thomas King born? 1813.
When did Thomas King die? 1879.
Life story
Thomas King (1813–1879) was born in 1813, and died in 1879, at about age 66. 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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1825 · age 12 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 33 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 48 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 52 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 56 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 63 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about Thomas King
When was Thomas King born?
Thomas King was born in 1813.
When did Thomas King die?
Thomas King died in 1879.
How old was Thomas King at the time of death?
Thomas King was about 66 years old.
Where is Thomas King 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 King was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas King died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What major events happened during Thomas King's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 12); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 33); the American Civil War began (1861, age 48); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 52); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 56); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas King?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
How many people named Thomas King are on AncestryData?
2 people named Thomas King are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1813
Death
1879
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AncestryData, "Thomas King (1813–1879)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-king-1813-1879-dfe5d54d/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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