William Sweat (1793–1866)
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- Born
- 1793
- Died
- 1866
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- Names in Stone
When was William Sweat born? 1793.
When did William Sweat die? 1866.
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William Sweat (1793–1866) was born in 1793, and died in 1866, at about age 73. 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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1803 · age 10 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 32 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 53 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 68 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 72 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
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When was William Sweat born?
William Sweat was born in 1793.
When did William Sweat die?
William Sweat died in 1866.
How old was William Sweat at the time of death?
William Sweat was about 73 years old.
Where is William Sweat 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 Sweat was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when William was born.
Who was president when William Sweat died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when William died.
What major events happened during William Sweat's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 10); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 32); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 53); the American Civil War began (1861, age 68); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 72).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Sweat?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1793
Death
1866
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AncestryData, "William Sweat (1793–1866)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-sweat-1793-1866-55ee1532/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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