William Mccanless (1788–1835)
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- Born
- 1788
- Died
- 1835
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When was William Mccanless born? 1788.
When did William Mccanless die? 1835.
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William Mccanless (1788–1835) was born in 1788, and died in 1835, at about age 47. 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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1790 · age 2 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 15 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 24 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 37 — The Erie Canal opened
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When was William Mccanless born?
William Mccanless was born in 1788.
When did William Mccanless die?
William Mccanless died in 1835.
How old was William Mccanless at the time of death?
William Mccanless was about 47 years old.
Where is William Mccanless 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 Mccanless died?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Mccanless's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 2); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 15); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 24); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 37).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Mccanless?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830.
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1788
Death
1835
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