Wilson Mcgaughy (1789–1852)
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- Born
- 1789
- Died
- 1852
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- Names in Stone
When was Wilson Mcgaughy born? 1789.
When did Wilson Mcgaughy die? 1852.
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Wilson Mcgaughy (1789–1852) was born in 1789, and died in 1852, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents Wilson's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Wilson's life.
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1790 · age 1 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 14 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 23 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 36 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 56 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 57 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 59 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Wilson Mcgaughy born?
Wilson Mcgaughy was born in 1789.
When did Wilson Mcgaughy die?
Wilson Mcgaughy died in 1852.
How old was Wilson Mcgaughy at the time of death?
Wilson Mcgaughy was about 63 years old.
Where is Wilson Mcgaughy buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Wilson's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Wilson Mcgaughy was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Wilson was born.
Who was president when Wilson Mcgaughy died?
Millard Fillmore was president of the United States when Wilson died.
What major events happened during Wilson Mcgaughy's lifetime?
During Wilson's lifetime: the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 1); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 23); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 56); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include Wilson Mcgaughy?
Federal censuses taken during Wilson's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1789
Death
1852
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