Thomas Murdock (1730–1803)
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- Born
- 1730 in Hartford County, CT
- Died
- 1803 in Norwich, VT
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Murdock born? 1730 in Hartford County, CT.
When did Thomas Murdock die? 1803 in Norwich, VT.
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Thomas Murdock (1730–1803) was born in 1730 in Hartford County, CT, and died in 1803 in Norwich, VT, at about age 73. 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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1776 · age 46 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 57 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 60 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 73 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
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When was Thomas Murdock born?
Thomas Murdock was born in 1730 in Hartford County, CT.
Where was Thomas Murdock born?
Thomas Murdock was born in Hartford County, CT.
When did Thomas Murdock die?
Thomas Murdock died in 1803 in Norwich, VT.
Where did Thomas Murdock die?
Thomas Murdock died in Norwich, VT.
How old was Thomas Murdock at the time of death?
Thomas Murdock was about 73 years old.
Where is Thomas Murdock 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 Murdock died?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What major events happened during Thomas Murdock's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 46); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 57); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 60); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 73).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Murdock?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800.
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Birth
1730
Hartford County, CT
Death
1803
Norwich, VT
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AncestryData, "Thomas Murdock (1730–1803)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-murdock-1730-1803-71f7a00a/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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