Wm. E. Morse (1843–1862)
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- Born
- 1843
- Died
- 1862
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- Names in Stone
When was Wm. E. Morse born? 1843.
When did Wm. E. Morse die? 1862.
Life story
Wm. E. Morse (1843–1862) was born in 1843, and died in 1862, at about age 19. A cemetery record documents Wm. E.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Wm. E.'s life.
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The world Wm. E. lived through
1845 · age 2 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 3 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 5 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 18 — The American Civil War began
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When was Wm. E. Morse born?
Wm. E. Morse was born in 1843.
When did Wm. E. Morse die?
Wm. E. Morse died in 1862.
How old was Wm. E. Morse at the time of death?
Wm. E. Morse was about 19 years old.
Where is Wm. E. Morse buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Wm. E.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Wm. E. Morse was born?
John Tyler was president of the United States when Wm. E. was born.
Who was president when Wm. E. Morse died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Wm. E. died.
What major events happened during Wm. E. Morse's lifetime?
During Wm. E.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 2); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 3); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 5); the American Civil War began (1861, age 18).
Which U.S. censuses would include Wm. E. Morse?
Federal censuses taken during Wm. E.'s lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860.
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1843
Death
1862
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