Thomas Leonard (1839–1908)
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- Born
- 1839 in Wales
- Died
- 1908
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Leonard born? 1839 in Wales.
When did Thomas Leonard die? 1908.
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Thomas Leonard (1839–1908) was born in 1839 in Wales, and died in 1908, 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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1845 · age 6 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 22 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 28 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 37 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 59 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 67 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
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When was Thomas Leonard born?
Thomas Leonard was born in 1839 in Wales.
Where was Thomas Leonard born?
Thomas Leonard was born in Wales.
When did Thomas Leonard die?
Thomas Leonard died in 1908.
How old was Thomas Leonard at the time of death?
Thomas Leonard was about 69 years old.
Where is Thomas Leonard 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 Leonard was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas Leonard died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What major events happened during Thomas Leonard's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 6); the American Civil War began (1861, age 22); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 28); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 37); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 59); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Leonard?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1839
Wales
Death
1908
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