William Chessman (1800–1878)
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- Born
- 1800
- Died
- 1878
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- Names in Stone
When was William Chessman born? 1800.
When did William Chessman die? 1878.
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William Chessman (1800–1878) was born in 1800, and died in 1878, at about age 78. 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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The world William lived through
1803 · age 3 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 25 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 46 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 61 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 65 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 69 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 76 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
Questions about William Chessman
When was William Chessman born?
William Chessman was born in 1800.
When did William Chessman die?
William Chessman died in 1878.
How old was William Chessman at the time of death?
William Chessman was about 78 years old.
Where is William Chessman 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 Chessman was born?
John Adams was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Chessman died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Chessman's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 3); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 45); the American Civil War began (1861, age 61); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 67); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 76).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Chessman?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1800
Death
1878
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