Joseph Grover (1808–1877)
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- Born
- 1808
- Died
- 1877
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- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Grover born? 1808.
When did Joseph Grover die? 1877.
Life story
Joseph Grover (1808–1877) was born in 1808, and died in 1877, at about age 69. 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
1812 · age 4 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 37 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 40 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 55 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 59 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 63 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Joseph Grover born?
Joseph Grover was born in 1808.
When did Joseph Grover die?
Joseph Grover died in 1877.
How old was Joseph Grover at the time of death?
Joseph Grover was about 69 years old.
Where is Joseph Grover 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 Grover was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when Joseph was born.
Who was president when Joseph Grover died?
In 1877, the U.S. presidents were Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes.
What major events happened during Joseph Grover's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 4); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 37); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 40); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 55); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 59); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Grover?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1808
Death
1877
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