John Shaffer (1856–1878)
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- Born
- 1856
- Died
- 1878
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- Names in Stone
When was John Shaffer born? 1856.
When did John Shaffer die? 1878.
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John Shaffer (1856–1878) was born in 1856, and died in 1878, at about age 22. 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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1861 · age 5 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 7 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 9 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 11 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 13 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 15 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1876 · age 20 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was John Shaffer born?
John Shaffer was born in 1856.
When did John Shaffer die?
John Shaffer died in 1878.
How old was John Shaffer at the time of death?
John Shaffer was about 22 years old.
Where is John Shaffer 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 Shaffer was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Shaffer died?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Shaffer's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 5); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 9); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 13); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 20).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Shaffer?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870.
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1856
Death
1878
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