Jonathan Tenney (1796–1835)
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- Born
- 1796
- Died
- 1835
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- Names in Stone
When was Jonathan Tenney born? 1796.
When did Jonathan Tenney die? 1835.
Life story
Jonathan Tenney (1796–1835) was born in 1796, and died in 1835, at about age 39. A cemetery record documents Jonathan's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jonathan's life.
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1803 · age 7 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 16 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 29 — The Erie Canal opened
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When was Jonathan Tenney born?
Jonathan Tenney was born in 1796.
When did Jonathan Tenney die?
Jonathan Tenney died in 1835.
How old was Jonathan Tenney at the time of death?
Jonathan Tenney was about 39 years old.
Where is Jonathan Tenney buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Jonathan's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Jonathan Tenney was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Jonathan was born.
Who was president when Jonathan Tenney died?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Jonathan died.
What major events happened during Jonathan Tenney's lifetime?
During Jonathan's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 7); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 16); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 29).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jonathan Tenney?
Federal censuses taken during Jonathan's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830.
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1796
Death
1835
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