Joseph Colburn (1807–1882)
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- Born
- 1807
- Died
- 1882
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Colburn born? 1807.
When did Joseph Colburn die? 1882.
Life story
Joseph Colburn (1807–1882) was born in 1807, and died in 1882, at about age 75. 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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1812 · age 5 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 38 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 41 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 56 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 60 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 64 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
Questions about Joseph Colburn
When was Joseph Colburn born?
Joseph Colburn was born in 1807.
When did Joseph Colburn die?
Joseph Colburn died in 1882.
How old was Joseph Colburn at the time of death?
Joseph Colburn was about 75 years old.
Where is Joseph Colburn 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 Colburn was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Joseph was born.
Who was president when Joseph Colburn died?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when Joseph died.
What major events happened during Joseph Colburn's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 5); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 38); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 41); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 56); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 60); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 64).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Colburn?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1807
Death
1882
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AncestryData, "Joseph Colburn (1807–1882)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/joseph-colburn-1807-1882-2069682e/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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