Walter Brooks (1815–1854)
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- Born
- 1815
- Died
- 1854
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- Names in Stone
When was Walter Brooks born? 1815.
When did Walter Brooks die? 1854.
Life story
Walter Brooks (1815–1854) was born in 1815, and died in 1854, at about age 39. A cemetery record documents Walter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Walter's life.
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The world Walter lived through
1825 · age 10 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 30 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 31 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 33 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Walter Brooks born?
Walter Brooks was born in 1815.
When did Walter Brooks die?
Walter Brooks died in 1854.
How old was Walter Brooks at the time of death?
Walter Brooks was about 39 years old.
Where is Walter Brooks buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Walter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Walter Brooks was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Walter was born.
Who was president when Walter Brooks died?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Walter died.
What major events happened during Walter Brooks's lifetime?
During Walter's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 10); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 30); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 31); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 33).
Which U.S. censuses would include Walter Brooks?
Federal censuses taken during Walter's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1815
Death
1854
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AncestryData, "Walter Brooks (1815–1854)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/walter-brooks-1815-1854-bee21cc1/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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