John Fisk (1787–1870)
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- Born
- 1787
- Died
- 1870
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- Names in Stone
When was John Fisk born? 1787.
When did John Fisk die? 1870.
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John Fisk (1787–1870) was born in 1787, and died in 1870, at about age 83. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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1787 · age 0 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1803 · age 16 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 38 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 59 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 74 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 78 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 82 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
Questions about John Fisk
When was John Fisk born?
John Fisk was born in 1787.
When did John Fisk die?
John Fisk died in 1870.
How old was John Fisk at the time of death?
John Fisk was about 83 years old.
Where is John Fisk buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Fisk died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when John died.
What happened in the world the year John Fisk was born?
In 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed.
What major events happened during John Fisk's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 0); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 25); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 59); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 76); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 82).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Fisk?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1787
Death
1870
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