Virginia Bedniger (1808–1865)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1808
    Died
    1865

    When was Virginia Bedniger born? 1808.

    When did Virginia Bedniger die? 1865.

    Life story

    Virginia Bedniger (1808–1865) was born in 1808, and died in 1865, at about age 57. A cemetery record documents Virginia's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Virginia's life.

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    The world Virginia lived through

    1. 1812 · age 4 — The War of 1812 began

    2. 1825 · age 17 — The Erie Canal opened

    3. 1845 · age 37 — The Irish Potato Famine began

    4. 1846 · age 38 — The Mexican–American War began

    5. 1848 · age 40 — The California Gold Rush began

    6. 1861 · age 53 — The American Civil War began

    7. 1863 · age 55 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

    8. 1865 · age 57 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    Questions about Virginia Bedniger

    When was Virginia Bedniger born?

    Virginia Bedniger was born in 1808.

    When did Virginia Bedniger die?

    Virginia Bedniger died in 1865.

    How old was Virginia Bedniger at the time of death?

    Virginia Bedniger was about 57 years old.

    Where is Virginia Bedniger buried?

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

    Who was president when Virginia Bedniger was born?

    Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Virginia was born.

    Who was president when Virginia Bedniger died?

    In 1865, the U.S. presidents were Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.

    What major events happened during Virginia Bedniger's lifetime?

    During Virginia's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 4); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 37); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 40); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 55).

    Which U.S. censuses would include Virginia Bedniger?

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

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1808

    2. Death

      1865

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "Virginia Bedniger (1808–1865)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/virginia-bedniger-1808-1865-a035b930/, accessed 2026-11-15.

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