Violet Tam (1817–1851)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1817 in Ohio
    Died
    1851 in Cass Cty, IN

    When was Violet Tam born? 1817 in Ohio.

    When did Violet Tam die? 1851 in Cass Cty, IN.

    Life story

    Violet Tam (1817–1851) was born in 1817 in Ohio, and died in 1851 in Cass Cty, IN, at about age 34. A cemetery record documents Violet's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Violet's life.

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    The world Violet lived through

    1. 1825 · age 8 — The Erie Canal opened

    2. 1845 · age 28 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    3. 1846 · age 29 — The Mexican–American War began

    4. 1848 · age 31 — The California Gold Rush began

    Questions about Violet Tam

    When was Violet Tam born?

    Violet Tam was born in 1817 in Ohio.

    Where was Violet Tam born?

    Violet Tam was born in Ohio.

    When did Violet Tam die?

    Violet Tam died in 1851 in Cass Cty, IN.

    Where did Violet Tam die?

    Violet Tam died in Cass Cty, IN.

    How old was Violet Tam at the time of death?

    Violet Tam was about 34 years old.

    Where is Violet Tam buried?

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

    Who was president when Violet Tam was born?

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

    Who was president when Violet Tam died?

    Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when Violet died.

    What major events happened during Violet Tam's lifetime?

    During Violet's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 8); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 28); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 29); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 31).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Violet Tam?

    Federal censuses taken during Violet's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1817

      Ohio

    2. Death

      1851

      Cass Cty, IN

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Violet Tam (1817–1851)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/violet-tam-1817-1851-25517c84/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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    Sources

    Names in Stone

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