Thomas Washington (1812–1860)
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- Born
- 1812
- Died
- 1860
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Washington born? 1812.
When did Thomas Washington die? 1860.
Life story
Thomas Washington (1812–1860) was born in 1812, and died in 1860, at about age 48. 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
1812 · age 0 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 13 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 33 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 34 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 36 — The California Gold Rush began
Questions about Thomas Washington
When was Thomas Washington born?
Thomas Washington was born in 1812.
When did Thomas Washington die?
Thomas Washington died in 1860.
How old was Thomas Washington at the time of death?
Thomas Washington was about 48 years old.
Where is Thomas Washington 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 Washington was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas Washington died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What happened in the world the year Thomas Washington was born?
In 1812, the War of 1812 began.
What major events happened during Thomas Washington's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 0); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 13); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 33); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 34); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 36).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Washington?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1812
Death
1860
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AncestryData, "Thomas Washington (1812–1860)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-washington-1812-1860-e47b96e7/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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