Joseph Beck (1789–1856)
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- Born
- 1789
- Died
- 1856
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- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Beck born? 1789.
When did Joseph Beck die? 1856.
Life story
Joseph Beck (1789–1856) was born in 1789, and died in 1856, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Joseph's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joseph's life.
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1790 · age 1 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 14 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 23 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 36 — The Erie Canal opened
1845 · age 56 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 57 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 59 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Joseph Beck born?
Joseph Beck was born in 1789.
When did Joseph Beck die?
Joseph Beck died in 1856.
How old was Joseph Beck at the time of death?
Joseph Beck was about 67 years old.
Where is Joseph Beck buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Joseph's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Joseph Beck was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Joseph was born.
Who was president when Joseph Beck died?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Joseph died.
What major events happened during Joseph Beck's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 1); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 23); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 56); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Beck?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
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1789
Death
1856
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AncestryData, "Joseph Beck (1789–1856)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-beck-1789-1856-15d001ea/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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