Johnny Swanger (1824–1865)
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- Born
- 1824
- Died
- 1865
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- Names in Stone
When was Johnny Swanger born? 1824.
When did Johnny Swanger die? 1865.
Life story
Johnny Swanger (1824–1865) was born in 1824, and died in 1865, at about age 41. A cemetery record documents Johnny's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Johnny's life.
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The world Johnny lived through
1825 · age 1 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 21 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 22 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 24 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 37 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 39 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 41 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
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When was Johnny Swanger born?
Johnny Swanger was born in 1824.
When did Johnny Swanger die?
Johnny Swanger died in 1865.
How old was Johnny Swanger at the time of death?
Johnny Swanger was about 41 years old.
Where is Johnny Swanger buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Johnny's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Johnny Swanger was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Johnny was born.
Who was president when Johnny Swanger died?
In 1865, the U.S. presidents were Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
What major events happened during Johnny Swanger's lifetime?
During Johnny's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 1); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 22); the American Civil War began (1861, age 37); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 41).
Which U.S. censuses would include Johnny Swanger?
Federal censuses taken during Johnny's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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Birth
1824
Death
1865
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