Thomas Sappington (1817–1831)

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    Born
    1817
    Died
    1831

    When was Thomas Sappington born? 1817.

    When did Thomas Sappington die? 1831.

    Life story

    Thomas Sappington (1817–1831) was born in 1817, and died in 1831, at about age 14. 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

    1. 1825 · age 8 — The Erie Canal opened

    Questions about Thomas Sappington

    When was Thomas Sappington born?

    Thomas Sappington was born in 1817.

    When did Thomas Sappington die?

    Thomas Sappington died in 1831.

    How old was Thomas Sappington at the time of death?

    Thomas Sappington was about 14 years old.

    Where is Thomas Sappington 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 Sappington was born?

    In 1817, the U.S. presidents were James Madison and James Monroe.

    Who was president when Thomas Sappington died?

    Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Thomas died.

    What major events happened during Thomas Sappington's lifetime?

    During Thomas's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 8).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Sappington?

    Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1817

    2. Death

      1831

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Thomas Sappington (1817–1831)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-sappington-1817-1831-42409ca3/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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