Joseph Howell (1856–1871)
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- Born
- 1856 in Stanton, Deleware
- Died
- 1871
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- Names in Stone
When was Joseph Howell born? 1856 in Stanton, Deleware.
When did Joseph Howell die? 1871.
Life story
Joseph Howell (1856–1871) was born in 1856 in Stanton, Deleware, and died in 1871, at about age 15. 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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1861 · age 5 — The American Civil War began
1863 · age 7 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1865 · age 9 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1867 · age 11 — The United States purchased Alaska
1869 · age 13 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1871 · age 15 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
Questions about Joseph Howell
When was Joseph Howell born?
Joseph Howell was born in 1856 in Stanton, Deleware.
Where was Joseph Howell born?
Joseph Howell was born in Stanton, Deleware.
When did Joseph Howell die?
Joseph Howell died in 1871.
How old was Joseph Howell at the time of death?
Joseph Howell was about 15 years old.
Where is Joseph Howell 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 Howell was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when Joseph was born.
Who was president when Joseph Howell died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when Joseph died.
What major events happened during Joseph Howell's lifetime?
During Joseph's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 5); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 7); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 9); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 11); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 13); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 15).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joseph Howell?
Federal censuses taken during Joseph's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870.
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Birth
1856
Stanton, Deleware
Death
1871
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