John Morrill (1832–1871)
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- Born
- 1832
- Died
- 1871
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- Names in Stone
When was John Morrill born? 1832.
When did John Morrill die? 1871.
Life story
John Morrill (1832–1871) was born in 1832, and died in 1871, at about age 39. 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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1845 · age 13 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 16 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 31 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 35 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 39 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was John Morrill born?
John Morrill was born in 1832.
When did John Morrill die?
John Morrill died in 1871.
How old was John Morrill at the time of death?
John Morrill was about 39 years old.
Where is John Morrill 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 Morrill was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Morrill died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Morrill's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 13); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 16); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 31); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 35); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 39).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Morrill?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1832
Death
1871
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