John Slate (1762–1831)
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- Born
- 1762
- Died
- 1831
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- Names in Stone
When was John Slate born? 1762.
When did John Slate die? 1831.
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John Slate (1762–1831) was born in 1762, and died in 1831, at about age 69. 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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1776 · age 14 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 25 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 28 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 41 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 50 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 63 — The Erie Canal opened
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When was John Slate born?
John Slate was born in 1762.
When did John Slate die?
John Slate died in 1831.
How old was John Slate at the time of death?
John Slate was about 69 years old.
Where is John Slate 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 Slate died?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Slate's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 14); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 25); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 28); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 41); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 50); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Slate?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830.
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1762
Death
1831
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