William Ramsdell (1766–1842)

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Born: 1766
Died: 1842
Source: Names in Stone

When was William Ramsdell born? 1766.

When did William Ramsdell die? 1842.

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William Ramsdell (1766–1842) was born in 1766, and died in 1842, at about age 76. 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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1776 · age 10 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 21 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 24 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 37 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 46 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 59 — The Erie Canal opened

Questions about William Ramsdell

When was William Ramsdell born?

William Ramsdell was born in 1766.

When did William Ramsdell die?

William Ramsdell died in 1842.

How old was William Ramsdell at the time of death?

William Ramsdell was about 76 years old.

Where is William Ramsdell 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 Ramsdell died?

John Tyler was president of the United States when William died.

What major events happened during William Ramsdell's lifetime?

During William's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 10); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 21); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 24); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 37); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 46); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 59).

Which U.S. censuses would include William Ramsdell?

Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840.

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1766
Death
1842
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