Joseph Cobb (1841–1883)
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- Born
- 1841
- Died
- 1883
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Cobb born? 1841.
When did Joseph Cobb die? 1883.
Life story
Joseph Cobb (1841–1883) was born in 1841, and died in 1883, at about age 42. 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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The world Joseph lived through
1845 · age 4 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 7 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 22 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 26 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 30 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Joseph Cobb born?
Joseph Cobb was born in 1841.
When did Joseph Cobb die?
Joseph Cobb died in 1883.
How old was Joseph Cobb at the time of death?
Joseph Cobb was about 42 years old.
Where is Joseph Cobb 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 Cobb was born?
In 1841, the U.S. presidents were Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
Who was president when Joseph Cobb died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Joseph died.
What major events happened during Joseph Cobb's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 4); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 7); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 22); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 26); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 30).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Cobb?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1841
Death
1883
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AncestryData, "Joseph Cobb (1841–1883)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-cobb-1841-1883-1646d794/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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