Thomas Law (1812–1906)
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- Born
- 1812
- Died
- 1906
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Law born? 1812.
When did Thomas Law die? 1906.
Life story
Thomas Law (1812–1906) was born in 1812, and died in 1906, at about age 94. 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
1812 · age 0 — The War of 1812 began
1846 · age 34 — The Mexican–American War began
1863 · age 51 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1869 · age 57 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1886 · age 74 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 88 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
Questions about Thomas Law
When was Thomas Law born?
Thomas Law was born in 1812.
When did Thomas Law die?
Thomas Law died in 1906.
How old was Thomas Law at the time of death?
Thomas Law was about 94 years old.
Where is Thomas Law 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 Law was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas Law died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What happened in the world the year Thomas Law was born?
In 1812, the War of 1812 began.
What major events happened during Thomas Law's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 0); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 34); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 51); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 57); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 74); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 88).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Law?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1812
Death
1906
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AncestryData, "Thomas Law (1812–1906)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-law-1812-1906-bec17981/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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