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    Thomas Stringfield Edwards (1809–1874)

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    Born
    1809
    Died
    1874
    Source
    Names in Stone

    When was Thomas Stringfield Edwards born? 1809.

    When did Thomas Stringfield Edwards die? 1874.

    Life story

    Thomas Stringfield Edwards (1809–1874) was born in 1809, and died in 1874, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents Thomas Stringfield's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas Stringfield's life.

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    The world Thomas Stringfield lived through

    1. 1812 · age 3 — The War of 1812 began

    2. 1845 · age 36 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    3. 1848 · age 39 — The California Gold Rush began

    4. 1863 · age 54 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    5. 1867 · age 58 — The United States purchased Alaska

    6. 1871 · age 62 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    Questions about Thomas Stringfield Edwards

    When was Thomas Stringfield Edwards born?

    Thomas Stringfield Edwards was born in 1809.

    When did Thomas Stringfield Edwards die?

    Thomas Stringfield Edwards died in 1874.

    How old was Thomas Stringfield Edwards at the time of death?

    Thomas Stringfield Edwards was about 65 years old.

    Where is Thomas Stringfield Edwards buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas Stringfield's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when Thomas Stringfield Edwards was born?

    In 1809, the U.S. presidents were Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.

    Who was president when Thomas Stringfield Edwards died?

    Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Thomas Stringfield died.

    What major events happened during Thomas Stringfield Edwards's lifetime?

    During Thomas Stringfield's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 3); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 36); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 39); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 54); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 58); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 62).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Stringfield Edwards?

    Federal censuses taken during Thomas Stringfield's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.

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    1. Birth

      1809

    2. Death

      1874

    3. Burial

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