Thomas Mendenhall (1806–1888)
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- Born
- 1806 in Wilmington or Millcreek, New Castle, Delaware, USA
- Died
- 1888 in Dayton, Oneida, Idaho, USA
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Mendenhall born? 1806 in Wilmington or Millcreek, New Castle, Delaware, USA.
When did Thomas Mendenhall die? 1888 in Dayton, Oneida, Idaho, USA.
Life story
Thomas Mendenhall (1806–1888) was born in 1806 in Wilmington or Millcreek, New Castle, Delaware, USA, and died in 1888 in Dayton, Oneida, Idaho, USA, at about age 82. 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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1812 · age 6 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 39 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 42 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 57 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 61 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 65 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 80 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Thomas Mendenhall born?
Thomas Mendenhall was born in 1806 in Wilmington or Millcreek, New Castle, Delaware, USA.
Where was Thomas Mendenhall born?
Thomas Mendenhall was born in Wilmington or Millcreek, New Castle, Delaware, USA.
When did Thomas Mendenhall die?
Thomas Mendenhall died in 1888 in Dayton, Oneida, Idaho, USA.
Where did Thomas Mendenhall die?
Thomas Mendenhall died in Dayton, Oneida, Idaho, USA.
How old was Thomas Mendenhall at the time of death?
Thomas Mendenhall was about 82 years old.
Where is Thomas Mendenhall 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 Mendenhall was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas Mendenhall died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What major events happened during Thomas Mendenhall's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 6); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 40); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 57); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 63); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 80).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Mendenhall?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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Birth
1806
Wilmington or Millcreek, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Death
1888
Dayton, Oneida, Idaho, USA
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