William Abell (1777–1843)
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- Born
- 1777
- Died
- 1843
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- Names in Stone
When was William Abell born? 1777.
When did William Abell die? 1843.
Life story
William Abell (1777–1843) was born in 1777, and died in 1843, at about age 66. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.
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1787 · age 10 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 13 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 26 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 35 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 48 — The Erie Canal opened
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When was William Abell born?
William Abell was born in 1777.
When did William Abell die?
William Abell died in 1843.
How old was William Abell at the time of death?
William Abell was about 66 years old.
Where is William Abell buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Abell died?
John Tyler was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Abell's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 10); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 13); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 26); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 35); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 48).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Abell?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.
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1777
Death
1843
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