Joshua Helms (1831–1862)
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- Born
- 1831
- Died
- 1862
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- Names in Stone
When was Joshua Helms born? 1831.
When did Joshua Helms die? 1862.
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Joshua Helms (1831–1862) was born in 1831, and died in 1862, at about age 31. A cemetery record documents Joshua's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Joshua's life.
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The world Joshua lived through
1845 · age 14 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 15 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 17 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 30 — The American Civil War began
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When was Joshua Helms born?
Joshua Helms was born in 1831.
When did Joshua Helms die?
Joshua Helms died in 1862.
How old was Joshua Helms at the time of death?
Joshua Helms was about 31 years old.
Where is Joshua Helms buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Joshua's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Joshua Helms was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Joshua was born.
Who was president when Joshua Helms died?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Joshua died.
What major events happened during Joshua Helms's lifetime?
During Joshua's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 14); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 15); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 17); the American Civil War began (1861, age 30).
Which U.S. censuses would include Joshua Helms?
Federal censuses taken during Joshua's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1831
Death
1862
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