Thomas White (1832–1886)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1832
    Died
    1886

    When was Thomas White born? 1832.

    When did Thomas White die? 1886.

    Life story

    Thomas White (1832–1886) was born in 1832, and died in 1886, at about age 54. 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. 1845 · age 13 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    2. 1848 · age 16 — The California Gold Rush began

    3. 1863 · age 31 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    4. 1867 · age 35 — The United States purchased Alaska

    5. 1871 · age 39 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city

    6. 1886 · age 54 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated

    Questions about Thomas White

    When was Thomas White born?

    Thomas White was born in 1832.

    When did Thomas White die?

    Thomas White died in 1886.

    How old was Thomas White at the time of death?

    Thomas White was about 54 years old.

    Where is Thomas White 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 White was born?

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

    Who was president when Thomas White died?

    Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Thomas died.

    What major events happened during Thomas White's lifetime?

    During Thomas's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 13); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 16); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 31); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 35); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 39); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 54).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas White?

    Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1832

    2. Death

      1886

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Thomas White (1832–1886)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-white-1832-1886-610dc5b4/, accessed 2026-11-14.

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